DFighter Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 Two court bailiffs and the shooter are reported dead after shots were fired at the Berrien County Courthouse in St. Joseph, Michigan, according to local news outlets. A police officer was also shot in the left arm and finger. There is heavy police presence at the courthouse, according to Berrien County police dispatch. The courthouse has been evacuated, WSJM reported.The gunshots were first heard around 2:20 p.m. local time. By 3 p.m., the situation was under control, Berrien County Sheriff Paul Bailey told WSBT.The incident took place outside the courtroom of Judge Charles LaSata, a witness told WSJM. “They had a gentleman in there, in his jail greens and handcuffs,” witness Mark Laukus said. “One of the sheriff’s bailiffs took him into another hallway, and you heard a scuffle, you heard someone hit the floor. Then the courtroom bailiff went into that room, and you heard a gunshot.” Michigan State Police told RT their officers are on the way to the scene. DETAILS TO FOLLOWsource + details that will come later: https://www.rt.com/usa/350707-officer-shot-berrien-courthouse/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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