URGENT: At least one person is dead and three others wounded after a gunman opened fire Wednesday at a Texas courthouse, Fox affiliate KRIV-TV reported.
The alleged shooter, armed with a rifle, is believed to be holding hostages in a building near the Jefferson County Courthouse in Beaumont, Texas, according to the station.
KFDM-TV reported that the deceased victim is an elderly woman. The condition of the three other victims is unknown.
One victim was reportedly discovered in the basement of the courthouse, while the three others were found in the parking lot.
The courthouse remains on lockdown.
>>Police responded to the call of shots fired at the courthouse at about 11 a.m.
The suspect left the courthouse and was inside the XCEL building two blocks from the courthouse at Milam and Park, next to the Chamber of Commerce. Employees were able to take away his gun and police took him into custody. The man was transported by ambulance to a hospital.
One woman in her 20’s was taken by ambulance to a hospital. She had several gunshot wounds.
Another victim was also taken to Christus with several gunshot wounds.
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Sad and unacceptable behavior.
A Frustrated Citizen Just cutting through the Red Tape at the Court House?