03-14-2012, 01:37 PM
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.
FOX
edit, shooter in custody.
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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.
FOX
edit, shooter in custody.