Two bailiffs were killed and a deputy sheriff was injured Monday after a man opened gunfire at a courthouse in Michigan.
{mosads}The suspect was reportedly an in-custody inmate, according to ABC affiliate WZZM. He took a gun off of a law enforcement officer and started shooting.
The suspect was also shot and killed, said Berrien Country Sheriff L. Paul Bailey.
Bailey said “several” civilians were injured in the incident around 2:30 p.m. local time, but all of them are in stable condition.
“They went for shelter once the shooting occurred and other brave officers were able to come to their rescue and take the shooter down,” said Bailey.
Berrien County Commissioner Jeanette Leahey told The Detroit Free Press that she is “discouraged and disgusted.”
“We’re in a difficult time in the world. We all know that. It’s unfortunate that it’s coming close to home,” she said.
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder (R) said that authorities had “secured the scene”:
MSP has secured the scene at the Berrien County courthouse and started its investigation into the shooting that occurred this afternoon.
— Governor Rick Snyder (@onetoughnerd) July 11, 2016
Please join me in praying for those affected. We will share more information here from MSP as it becomes available.
— Governor Rick Snyder (@onetoughnerd) July 11, 2016
And presumptive GOP White House nominee offered his “thoughts and prayers” to those at the courthouse:
Thoughts and prayers with the victims, and their families- along with everyone at the Berrien County Courthouse in St. Joseph, Michigan.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 11, 2016
Updated 6:36 p.m.
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