Fulton Co. Judge shot and killed in courthouse shooting (BREAKING Fri 9A)

WAGA-TV/WSB-TV Atlanta | 3.11.05

[mhking]

This is a breaking news situation.

A man entered a courtroom in the Fulton County Courthouse this morning and shot a Fulton County Sheriff's deputy, a clerk and a judge; there are reports from both WSB and WAGA, the judge is deceased.

The perp has carjacked multiple vehicles -- now on his third -- and is still at large.

I've just come from downtown Atlanta, and the city is a madhouse.

[cedarswingman]

Yea, you ready to eat?

[Dysfunctional]

Wolves evolve because there are sheep to eat.

Would a perp try to arm wrestle a 250 lb. Irish cop (say, from the Bronx)... maybe, but I doubt it.

Would a perp be motivated to wrestle with an affirmative-action, petite female deputy... sure looks like easy pickins.

[OXENinFLA]

Fri Mar 11,11:06 AM ET

Photo released March 11, 2005 by law enforcement authorities of Brian Nichols, who is suspected by police of shooting several people in Atlanta early Friday. A judge, a court reporter and two sheriff's deputies were shot on Friday at the Fulton County Courthouse in downtown Atlanta, officials said. CNN reported that Fulton County Superior Court Judge Rowland Barnes was one of those shot and had been killed. Authorities were searching for the suspect, whom they identified as Nichols. The suspect, who is accused of rape, assault and other felonies, escaped the court by carjacking at least one vehicle. REUTERS/Handout NO SALES

[TChris]

Yea, you ready to eat?

I like cheese... do you like cheese?

[JeffAtlanta]

You still think words don't kill?

Could you lay off the "words kill" kick or at least start your own thread?

[Hillary's Lovely Legs]

According to an attorney calling to Fox:

The scumbag judge and cop killer was on trial for raping his fiance.

The fiance had found out that he had gotten another woman pregnant. She decided to stay with him but remain celibate.

Before the victim's birthday the perp got a big ice chest, filled it with cold cuts and drinks and went to the fiance's home. He kept her hostage for several days raping her.

Fox then went to a commercial.

[cedarswingman]

He's the only one that can repair a broken spirit.

[oyez]

What is wrong with people?

People have jettisoned their faith and have joined with worldly ways. Life has lost it value.

(Of course, when the perp is caught his lawyers will make out his life more important than the victims.) Another sign that legal system has its priorities screwed up.

[JeffAtlanta]

Would a perp try to arm wrestle a 250 lb. Irish cop (say, from the Bronx)... maybe, but I doubt it.

A lot of male cops would be easily overpowered by this guy. Some are young and into weight training but MANY are not.

[Dog]

Uh oh....it has started all over again.

[Sprite518]

OMG! I agree with you. What an incompetent looking bunch. No wonder this incident happened.

[null and void]

Good day to you too. I'm willing to save it for another thread.

You're right, this one isn't really the time or place for it.

Later!

[TChris]

He kept her hostage for several days raping her.

Good heavens... I believe there is a special place reserved for this monster in hell.

[MeekOneGOP]

Violent criminals should be totally shackeled!

Yep!

And cold-blooded murderers should take the gurney ride .....

[Howlin]

A shank.

[cajungirl]

I guess that is why MJ wore his jammies to court, so he would look innocent.

[cedarswingman]

I believe it was over the line too. I still believe she has the right to express her opinion. that's all I'm saying. I am not defending HER. I am defending her right.

[Rutles4Ever]

NewsTip of the day: Do NOT open the door for this man.

[Ellesu]

Sorry, just getting here. Does anyone have a link to a police scanner feed out of Atlanta? Sorry if already posted.

[proud American in Canada]

"Dead is dead. Dead Spirit is not dead, sooo not dead it isn't funny."

LOL, literally.

I'm about to go bang my head against a brick wall. ;)