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.

[NautiNurse]

FNC is panning ambulances and crowds outside the courthouse.

[yellowdoghunter]

Thanks for the updates, great job.

[Glenn]

Tragic. The gun did nothing wrong, however. It was the humans who goofed up.

[mystery-ak]

No, the judge's courtroom was in session though

[Osage Orange]

People standing around crying.

We are doomed.........

[randog]

How on earth can one carry a gun into a courthouse???

You don't--there are plenty of armed, highly trained law enforcement personnel in courthouses to make sure it doesn't happen.

</sarcasm>

[mhking]

For those who are familiar with downtown Atlanta, this is in the Fulton County Courthouse, a block west of the Georgia State Capitol, and just south of Underground Atlanta in the downtown area.

WSB-TV is now reporting that the clerk who was shot may be dead also.

[Jaded]

Prayers for the victims.

What is wrong with people?

[lawdude]

They won't take this guy alive!

[Peach]

For the upteenth time:

The perp is believed to have taken the gun off the sheriff.

[OXENinFLA]

What was the perp. in the court room for??

[Protect the Bill of Rights]

Grady hospital is one of the best trauma centers around...hopefully anyone else shot can get there in time.

[FreedomHasACost]

Is the deputy dead? Are they following the perp?

[Peach]

Oh, no.

Now searching for a gray mercury sable.

[Dead Corpse]

Possibly up to 3 people shot. Perp may have stolen several different vehicles in quick succession in attempt to get away. Still at large. Still not sure if he brought the gun, or took one from a deputy.

Listening to WSB online live.

[Protect the Bill of Rights]

Felony court...the bad guys

[Miss Marple]

Judge Barnes, according to an Atlanta lawyer on Fox. Superior Court, felony offenders including murder and rape.

[mhking]

WSB-TV: Confirming that the Judge Roland Barnes was the judge shot and killed; word is that the perp grabbed a gun from a deputy, shot Judge Barnes, and shot a court reporter, who is also now confirmed dead.

Grady Hospital says they have received two FulCo deputies at their Emergency Room.

[mystery-ak]

3 people now confirmed shot...a Superior Court judge who handle felony cases..

[najida]

So sad---
prayers going out for the families and loved ones.