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2 federal agents shot at federal courthouse; 1 suspect killed
Las Vegas Review Journal ^ | 1/4/10 | By MIKE BLASKY

Posted on 01/04/2010 8:58:15 AM PST by FromLori

Edited on 01/04/2010 9:40:07 AM PST by Admin Moderator. [history]

Two FBI agents have been shot at the FBI building at 300 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas police confirmed this morning.

Spokeswoman Barb Morgan said information is preliminary, but it appears two agents have been shot and a possible suspect also has been shot, she said. That suspect is in police custody.

“It looks like shots may have been fired inside (the building),” said Morgan. “We don’t know the details.”

The condition of the agents and the suspect is not yet known.

Morgan said it's unclear if police are looking for more suspects.


TOPICS: Breaking News; Crime/Corruption; News/Current Events; US: Nevada
KEYWORDS: fbi; johnnyleewicks; lasvegas; policescanner; shooting
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To: kcvl

They were according to recent reports Federal Protective Service Officers. Not US Marshals. And the FBI is on their way to gather evidence. FPS is part of Homeland Security.


61 posted on 01/04/2010 1:28:25 PM PST by Khankrumthebulgar
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To: kcvl

They were according to recent reports Federal Protective Service Officers. Not US Marshals. And the FBI is on their way to gather evidence. FPS is part of Homeland Security.


62 posted on 01/04/2010 1:28:33 PM PST by Khankrumthebulgar
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To: Moe Tzadik

Yep! Clearly right wing Christian militia terrorists who have murdered countless innocents all over the world for centuries.

I understand they always yell, “CHRIST IS GREAT!” before they kill.


63 posted on 01/04/2010 3:09:47 PM PST by Ronbo1948
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To: RadioCirca1970

I’ll admit it.I thought it was a Muslim,too.


64 posted on 01/04/2010 3:43:39 PM PST by POWERSBOOTHEFAN (Blessed Be The Name Of The Lord,For His Name Alone Is Exaulted)
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To: All; Velveeta; PGalt; Rushmore Rocks

Source: Courthouse Killer Angry Over Social Security

The man who opened fire at the federal courthouse in downtown Las Vegas was
upset about cuts to his Social Security benefits, officials said Monday.

MORE DETAILS:
http://www.fox5vegas.com/tu/5MxCBX7CW.html

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The officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, said 66-year-old Johnny Lee Wicks was killed in a shootout with officers shortly after 8 a.m.

Court records show Wicks sued the Social Security Administration in 2008, but the case was thrown out and formally closed in September 2009.

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65 posted on 01/04/2010 3:56:26 PM PST by nw_arizona_granny ( http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/21813ht92/posts?page=1 [Survival,food,garden,crafts,and more)
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To: nw_arizona_granny

The Dems should be forced into a 7 day waiting period before cutting SS benefits.


66 posted on 01/04/2010 3:59:12 PM PST by Brytani (Support Allen West For Congress - www.allenwestforcongress.com)
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To: nw_arizona_granny

Thanks, Ruth. I’m thoroughly disgusted with SS myself.....but not enough to shoot anybody.


67 posted on 01/04/2010 4:07:14 PM PST by Rushmore Rocks (Dollar a Day Member..............Free Republic is not Free!)
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To: Abathar
WLS Radio just announced at the bottom of the hour news the suspect is dead.

At least we have some good news.

68 posted on 01/04/2010 4:17:15 PM PST by 1035rep
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To: nw_arizona_granny

This is how I thought the civil war II would start. When the Cloward Priven strategy starts to take effect, those that rely on the working taxpayer to support them will be the ones to start the violence as the tax money stops flowing into the government coffers.

This is only the beginning of what is to come ...


69 posted on 01/04/2010 4:47:15 PM PST by ThE_RiPpEr.
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To: FromLori
I saw the video. The shots fored were not THAT immensely overwhelming as said. There was a lot of cover shooting( one officer fires, other advances, they take tiurns doing that) as officers worked their way onto a position in which they could get a clear shot. They got him in flight , on the other side of the street. There may be a second shooter.

Debora Schlussel has it all on her blog along woith the video taken by a jury candidate as he approached the court house. ( He was a little naive, and should have taken cover, could have been shot by stray fire.)

70 posted on 01/04/2010 5:52:23 PM PST by Candor7 ((The effective weapons Against Fascism are ridicule, derision , truth (.Member NRA))
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To: Brytani

The Dems should be forced into a 7 day waiting period before cutting SS benefits.<<<

Better yet, do to the dems, what they do to the rest of us.


71 posted on 01/04/2010 6:14:05 PM PST by nw_arizona_granny ( http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/21813ht92/posts?page=1 [Survival,food,garden,crafts,and more)
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To: Rushmore Rocks

Thanks, Ruth. I’m thoroughly disgusted with SS myself.....but not enough to shoot anybody.<<<

True, no need to shoot anyone, just point an empty gun at the cops and they will be glad to end your troubles.

If you knew how many calls the Police go on, that the criminal has vowed to not be taken alive, and wants to die a ‘death by cop’.

It does rather end ones troubles.


72 posted on 01/04/2010 6:17:48 PM PST by nw_arizona_granny ( http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/21813ht92/posts?page=1 [Survival,food,garden,crafts,and more)
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To: ThE_RiPpEr.

This is only the beginning of what is to come ...<<<

Yes, I think you are correct.

There are so many people living on the street, with many of them dying every day.

We are so close to a civil war that it is not going to take much to set it off.

Those of us who remember the truth’s about Hitler and communism, do not care to live like that.


73 posted on 01/04/2010 6:20:16 PM PST by nw_arizona_granny ( http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/21813ht92/posts?page=1 [Survival,food,garden,crafts,and more)
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To: nw_arizona_granny

I also think this is just a preview of things to come, especially those that live on fixed incomes, now in the immediate future they will be looking at more deductions for the Obamacare program, and I really don’t think that is going to go too well to a large part of Americans.

Its going to get ugly and dangerous around any Federal office, myself I am staying well away.


74 posted on 01/04/2010 6:27:42 PM PST by Eye of Unk (Phobos, kerdos, and doxa, said the Time Traveler. “Fear, self-interest, and honor.”)
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To: nw_arizona_granny; WestCoastGal; LucyT; MamaDearest; JustPiper

I’d prefer a natural death. It will come to all of us. As I posted on another thread, I’m going to hunker down in my house in the woods, read and make soup.

All things are relative. And right now, my concern is for my daughter. She is having surgery for cancer tomorrow. I will be at the hospital all day with her and my son-in-law. She has melanoma on her very beautiful face. She is very frightened.....and so am I for her.

I wasn’t going to say anything about this, but right now I’m hoping for some prayers from all my old friends here.


75 posted on 01/04/2010 6:43:27 PM PST by Rushmore Rocks (Dollar a Day Member..............Free Republic is not Free!)
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To: Rushmore Rocks

Prayers up, Rushmore Rocks. Please keep us posted on her progress.


76 posted on 01/04/2010 6:51:04 PM PST by LucyT
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To: Eye of Unk

Its going to get ugly and dangerous around any Federal office, myself I am staying well away.<<<

Yes, it has gotten dangerous and ugly, in many areas of America.

Start listening to the police scanners and then you will know how much is going on and it never makes the news.

Today, if someone wants in your home, they kick the door down....LOL....the cops wait for a locksmith to come and open the door, unless it is a “Must enter at once” call.

Last night an 84 year old Lady fell and could not get up, she gave a call to 911 and gave permission to the cops to come and kick her door down....Please.

The weapons of choice are not always guns, the biggest and best guns of course, but baseball bats are maybe #1, hatchets, all kinds of knives, screwdrivers, hammers, there is no limit to the tools of the evil and all are used every day.

It is time for America to wake up and learn what is really going on.

I discovered police radio 35 years ago, but got away from it, then discovered that I could listen on the computer and listened to San Diego, for I knew that town and the one I live near today is not on the computer, a small town.

I also listened a lot to Denver, as I had been there.

But Las Vegas has become my listening spot today, as it is so close to me and indeed their area reaches to within 25 miles of my home.

http://www.radioreference.com/apps/audio/?ctid=1745

Find your town and listen, then check the news, you won’t find what you hear there.


77 posted on 01/04/2010 7:16:50 PM PST by nw_arizona_granny ( http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/21813ht92/posts?page=1 [Survival,food,garden,crafts,and more)
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To: Rushmore Rocks

Prayers up for your daughter. May the surgery completely remove the cancer, and may she live a long life.


78 posted on 01/04/2010 7:18:54 PM PST by Palladin (Obama as President? "Totally unacceptable.")
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To: Rushmore Rocks

I wasn’t going to say anything about this, but right now I’m hoping for some prayers from all my old friends here.<<<

Yes, you and she are on my prayer list.

You know the strength of Freeper prayers, so will send a lot and pray for a quick and simple healing.

Stay strong, she needs you....

Many hugs to both of you.


79 posted on 01/04/2010 7:19:02 PM PST by nw_arizona_granny ( http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/21813ht92/posts?page=1 [Survival,food,garden,crafts,and more)
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To: All

Did they ever reveal who the shooter was?


80 posted on 01/04/2010 7:25:02 PM PST by patriot08 (TEXAS GAL- born and bred and proud of it!)
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