Court Officer Killed in Courthouse Shooting
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The fallen officer has been identified as Court Officer Stanley W. Cooper of the United States Department of Justice – Marshals Service.
A court officer and a suspect died in a shooting this morning at the Lloyd George U.S. Courthouse, 333 Las Vegas Boulevard South. A second officer also was shot and transported to UMC. His condition is listed as serious, according to The Associated Press.
The Associated Press said a hospital official confirmed the court officer died at UMC; the officer was 65 years old. FBI Special Agent Joseph Dickey confirmed the suspect died at the scene.
The shooting took place about 8 a.m. in the lobby of the courthouse.