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.

[andyland]

I he resists arrest so a cop can do his/her duty.

[Howlin]

Suicide by cop?

[mystery-ak]

depends on the kind of weapon..

[Peach]

MJ case - hearing motions today only.

[Armedanddangerous]

Brian Nichols

34, 6 feet, 210 lbs. black male.

sexual assault case

jacked at least three cars...

someone will get him.

[null and void]

I want that juror who voted not guilty in his first trial to feel guilty as h*ll today.

How cruel of you! (Me too!)

[Rightly Biased]

Pic of the perp up on Fox News

[Lazamataz]

And people wonder why I wouldn't go in the courtroom anymore?

You don't need to go any more. You've already been sentenced. ;^)

[CitizenM]

I wondered that too. That deputy must not have been paying attention. It is considered a really bad thing, if you are an officer with a weapon, to have it taken from you.

And, how did this perp get out of the courthouse and onto the street without other police or deputies stopping him? I heard this was on the 8th floor. Did he run down the stairs; use the elevator, what?

[spectre]

His name is Brian Nichols (sp) and he is 34 years old.

[Peach]

He's a big guy.

Picture now on FNC!

[mhking]

WSB-TV: Suspect is Brian Nichols, Black Male, Age 34, 6'1", 210 pounds.

Nichols is still on the loose, and he is believed armed.

LEO say (unconfirmed) there may have been a struggle for a handgun with a deputy prior to the shooting.

[OldFriend]

Try a little restraint! It's not that hard to do when peoples lives are in jeopardy.

[dawn53]

Guess I've watched too many westerns with 6 shooters, LOL!

[Dead Corpse]

Not many cops carry revolvers these days. More likely a Glock. 15-17 rounds.

[Peach]

Well, they kept that picture of the perp, one of the most important pictures they could show us now, for what? Three seconds if that.

[isom35]

have you not read the thread at all?

[TomGuy]

[Howlin]

He's going to hurt somebody else before this is over, namely anybody who resists him. Some unsuspecting motorist who doesn't know what is going on.

[OXENinFLA]

Pic of the perp up on Fox News

Bump!