Police in the southern US state of Florida have arrested a man following a bank shooting that left at least five people dead.

Police said the man opened fire in Sun Trust Bank in the city of Sebring on Wednesday.

Investigators identified the suspect as 21-year-old Zephan Xaver, a local resident.

Police said the suspect himself called police twice -- once before the shooting and once after. Police are investigating his motives.

Sebring is located in southern Florida and has a population of about 10,000.

NHK