Two Bailiffs and Gunman Killed at Berrien County, Mich., Courthouse
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Posted by: Matt Boster
Date: Jul 11 2016 3:40 PM
Two court bailiffs were killed Monday afternoon when gunfire rang out at a southwestern Michigan courthouse, authorities said. The gunman was later killed, as well.
Berrien County Sheriff Paul Bailey said the confrontation took place about 2:25 p.m. ET at at the county courthouse in St. Joseph. Several other people, including a sheriff's deputy, were injured.
Their conditions weren't reported, but Bailey said all were listed as stable at a hospital. The courthouse was evacuated, and people were directed to an emergency shelter that had been set up.
"I stand here with a heavy heart today with what occurred at the courthouse," he said.
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