03-11-2005, 09:28 AM
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MSNBC Article has a little more info...
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 John Bazemore / AP
| Judge reportedly killed
at Atlanta courthouse
Rape suspect takes gun from sheriff, wounds at least two others
Fulton County Superior Court Judge Roland Barnes, the justice reportedly shot dead Friday, is seen in a file photo from last month.
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BREAKING NEWS
MSNBC staff and news service reports
Updated: 10:19 a.m. ET March 11, 2005
ATLANTA - A judge was killed and at least two others wounded at the Fulton County Courthouse in downtown Atlanta on Friday, news reports said.
NBC affiliate WXIA-TV reported that Superior Court Judge Roland Barnes was shot dead by a man who had been in court when he wrestled a gun from a sheriff, then began shooting.
At least one sheriff was wounded.
A third shooting reportedly was at a parking garage where the suspect stole a vehicle and then fled.
Witnesses said he later carjacked a second vehicle and police have been searching the area.
The shooting occurred shortly after 9 a.m. local time.
Police identified the suspect as a Brian Nichols, age 34, and a Fulton County resident.
Investigators tell NBC News that Nichols was in custody at the time of the shooting, facing rape charges.
This report will be updated as information becomes available.
© 2005 MSNBC Interactive
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