3 Dead in Michigan Courthouse Shooting, Sheriff Says

Jack Phillips
7/11/2016
Updated:
7/11/2016

Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder said state police have secured the scene after shots were fired in a southwestern Michigan courthouse.

Snyder tweeted that he was praying for those who were affected by the shooting in St. Joseph, located in Berrien County.

Berrien County Sheriff L. Paul Bailey said at the third floor of the courthouse, “a person has shot two bailiffs, who are both deceased.”

The suspect also shot and wounded a deputy.

Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter with 15 years experience who started as a local New York City reporter. Having joined The Epoch Times' news team in 2009, Jack was born and raised near Modesto in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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