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2005-03-11 -Short Attention Span Theater-

Breaking: Judge, Deputy Shot in Atlanta Courthouse

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Posted by .com 2005-03-11 09:44|| || Front Page|| [11132 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Update: The judge is dead. 3 others were shot, as well, 2 Sheriff's Deputies and a Court Stenographer - no word on their condition.

The perp is a black man, balding, who has perped a few car-jackings in order to escape. Atlanta RBers might want to tune into Fox or other source for his description - this guy is a one-man crime wave in progress.

Posted by .com 2005-03-11 10:00:29 AM|| 2005-03-11 10:00:29 AM|| Front Page Top

#2 And get off the road...now! Stay here at Rantburg where it's safe.

Posted by Seafarious 2005-03-11 10:18:53 AM|| 2005-03-11 10:18:53 AM|| Front Page Top

#3 I'm in San Diego, and I think I'll repair to the O-Club henceforth for safety. Emily gave me a note saying it was OK

Posted by Frank G 2005-03-11 10:37:03 AM|| 2005-03-11 10:37:03 AM|| Front Page Top

#4 The Court Reporter / Stenographer has also died.

The guy is in the wind.

Be careful Atlantans...

Posted by .com 2005-03-11 10:37:22 AM|| 2005-03-11 10:37:22 AM|| Front Page Top

#5 Downtown Atlanta has been sealed off.

Posted by .com 2005-03-11 10:48:23 AM|| 2005-03-11 10:48:23 AM|| Front Page Top

#6 You'll be safe in Forsyth County.

Posted by Shipman 2005-03-11 10:50:24 AM|| 2005-03-11 10:50:24 AM|| Front Page Top

#7 I'm here at work just 2 blocks from where it happened. Guy that sits next to me saw the cops flying around when he came in and wondered what was up. Local news station is WSB-TV (google that). From what I heard it was 3 had been shot (judge, court reporter and a Sherriff's officer) and that the judge and court reporter had died.

Posted by BA 2005-03-11 11:05:50 AM|| 2005-03-11 11:05:50 AM|| Front Page Top

#8 Addition: Used to go there for lunch. Pretty tight security regularly (it was in the Fulton County courthouse...judge and stenographer were shot in the courtroom as he entered and the Sherriff deputy shot on his way out the building). Now, I just wonder what Barney Fife let him grab their gun (it's being reported he grabbed it from the guard/sherriff escorting him in the building), and what freakin' security guard(s) let him walk/run out of the building (he's supposedly carjacked several cars & on his way out of town).

Posted by BA 2005-03-11 11:08:32 AM|| 2005-03-11 11:08:32 AM|| Front Page Top

#9 Now Fox sez a Deputy has died. Still saying another Deputy was wounded.

I think you're locked in, BA. Fox is sticking with the story like glue - 5 car-jackings have been reported so far. Last known was a green '87 Honda, I think they said.

Posted by .com 2005-03-11 11:09:14 AM|| 2005-03-11 11:09:14 AM|| Front Page Top

#10 Yeah, BA - the poop is that these Deputies don't use the type of holster that prevents a perp from taking your gun. They have to buy them themselves if they want them.

Posted by .com 2005-03-11 11:10:43 AM|| 2005-03-11 11:10:43 AM|| Front Page Top

#11 You're right, .com! GREAT, not only Friday afternoon traffic, but roadblocks as well. Guess I'm gonna miss the CompUSA 6 hour sale tonight! Joking aside, I grieve for the victim's families.

Posted by BA 2005-03-11 11:13:33 AM|| 2005-03-11 11:13:33 AM|| Front Page Top

#12 This guy's really bad news. The latest thing they talked about was that he was discovered with a shank in his shoe on Wednesday - and why wasn't he treated with extra care / security -- typical second-guessing now, which pisses me off. As you say, these people paid the ultimate price - and the appropriate thing to do at the moment is show some respect to their families. Truly sad.

Posted by .com 2005-03-11 11:17:47 AM|| 2005-03-11 11:17:47 AM|| Front Page Top

#13 Hope he's not taken alive - this is exactly the kind of criminal that needs killing. No apologies on my part for that, either, so don't ask

Posted by Frank G 2005-03-11 11:22:22 AM|| 2005-03-11 11:22:22 AM|| Front Page Top

#14 Amen - if there aren't any goddamned camera crews around, I don't thinks this scumbag will make it back to jail.

No apologies here, either. If it's all grown up and that broken, you can't fix it. Kill it.

Posted by .com 2005-03-11 11:28:32 AM|| 2005-03-11 11:28:32 AM|| Front Page Top

#15 But let us all remember, 5 members of our esteemed Supreme Court think the death penalty is so uncivilized. Not that killing judges, stenographers, deputies is civilized. See, THEY got the death penalty, no due process, no appeal. These dead have no civil rights, no representation, no standing, no consideration as far as our enlightened betters are concerned. So when our betters talk about the death penalty remind them of these executions carried out everyday in our streets, homes, neighborhoods, schools, and businesses. It certain changes our behavior.

Posted by Angash Spinelet3775 2005-03-11 11:42:24 AM|| 2005-03-11 11:42:24 AM|| Front Page Top

#16 AS - Perfectly put. Kudos. Everyone should be armed in whatever fashion they are able to handle -- and ready to defend themselves - period.

Posted by .com 2005-03-11 11:47:32 AM|| 2005-03-11 11:47:32 AM|| Front Page Top

#17 Now they've reported that the schools in Atlanta have been "locked down".

Posted by .com 2005-03-11 11:51:38 AM|| 2005-03-11 11:51:38 AM|| Front Page Top

#18 One of the things that amazes me is how the police and newsies react like a disturbed anthill when a cop or judge or politician or celebrity type is killed - Fox is showing an amazing amount of activity, cars and helicopters all over the place in a massive manhunt - yet the irony is completely lost on them that almost anyone else would barely warrant a cruiser within the hour in many cities.

Law enforcement is, essentially, investigative... after the fact. Before and during the fact, you are on your own. You should vote with that fact in mind - every chance you get.

Posted by .com 2005-03-11 12:20:02 PM|| 2005-03-11 12:20:02 PM|| Front Page Top

#19 Anyone really think this fellow will be taken alive. Being Georgia, somehow I think that his body will be "discovered" in the woods somewhere in a couple of days...Saves money on a trial...

Posted by BigEd 2005-03-11 12:43:51 PM|| 2005-03-11 12:43:51 PM|| Front Page Top

#20

Judge Rowland's Pix from WSB.

From the story linked by Drudge, this fellow was a no-BS type. Truly a pity...

Posted by BigEd 2005-03-11 12:46:40 PM|| 2005-03-11 12:46:40 PM|| Front Page Top

#21 Word is the perp's cadre is lurking behind the peach warehouse to protect their hidden arms cache...

Posted by Seafarious 2005-03-11 1:10:22 PM|| 2005-03-11 1:10:22 PM|| Front Page Top

#22 Big Ed (#19): I'd agree. I'd also state that now that he's gone and killed a Deputy and a Judge (not to mention the court reporter), the "fellow cops" in the Metro area won't be remiss in thinking twice about shooting this punk!

Posted by BA 2005-03-11 1:28:27 PM|| 2005-03-11 1:28:27 PM|| Front Page Top

#23 One thing not mentioned thus far is that he isn't Mohammed something-or-other. He's just your run of the mill scumbag murderer. Remember back when this wasn't the exception, but the norm?

Posted by .com 2005-03-11 1:35:35 PM|| 2005-03-11 1:35:35 PM|| Front Page Top

#24 The PC police is saying that the culprit is a white Christian until all evidence leads him to being a black individual.

Posted by Poison Reverse 2005-03-11 1:47:27 PM|| 2005-03-11 1:47:27 PM|| Front Page Top

#25 At one point today, I think it was on Fox or MSNBC, one of the people being interviewed said this guy has "law enforcement training". Later he said the guy has "police skills".

That will make it much harder to find him. It also probably explains why he was so desperate about a rape/kidnapping charge -- if he's an ex-cop he knows the jury isn't going to give him much benefit of the doubt about laws etc. and the judge isn't likely to be lenient if he's found guilty.

It would have been nice if he'd just shot himself. Bastard!

Posted by too true 2005-03-11 4:21:32 PM|| 2005-03-11 4:21:32 PM|| Front Page Top

#26 Is that the type of person Hillary Clinton and John Kerry want to see in the voting booth?

Posted by Kalle (kafir forever) 2005-03-11 7:20:02 PM|| [http://radio.weblogs.com/0103811/categories/currentEvents/] 2005-03-11 7:20:02 PM|| Front Page Top

#27 # 26 YES, I AGREE ~LETS LEAVE THIS FELON OUT.
WHAT A TERRIBLE TRAGEDY. IT'S 7:30 P.M. HAS HE BEEN CAUGHT? NO ONE SHOULD HAVE GUNS WITH BULLETS....HOW ABOUT A TEAR GAS GUN OR STUN GUN?

WHAT DO THE RANTBURGERS THINK? HOW TO FIGHT CRIME SAFELY??

ANDREA JACKSON

Posted by Andrea Jackson 2005-03-11 7:25:49 PM|| 2005-03-11 7:25:49 PM|| Front Page Top

#28 Sit quietly Andrea....

Thooop!

Posted by Jim Fowler 2005-03-11 7:38:12 PM|| 2005-03-11 7:38:12 PM|| Front Page Top

#29 We've got her!

Posted by Marlin 2005-03-11 7:38:51 PM|| 2005-03-11 7:38:51 PM|| Front Page Top

#30 "WHAT DO THE RANTBURGERS THINK? HOW TO FIGHT CRIME SAFELY??"

Hmmmm. The guillotine seems to make a good impression on would-be evil-doers.

Posted by Atomic Conspiracy 2005-03-11 8:00:33 PM|| 2005-03-11 8:00:33 PM|| Front Page Top

#31 Oh, sorry, Andrea, didn't address your question directly. The guillotine is quite safe to use. It would also get high ratings on pay-per-pay, thereby helping to offset enforcement costs.

Posted by Atomic Conspiracy 2005-03-11 8:02:26 PM|| 2005-03-11 8:02:26 PM|| Front Page Top

#32 Arrrgghhh!
Pay-per_VIEW

Posted by Atomic Conspiracy 2005-03-11 8:04:13 PM|| 2005-03-11 8:04:13 PM|| Front Page Top

#33 I can't believe anyone one can be as dense as "no one should have guns with bullets."

He took a female deputies gun and shot her and the judge and court reporter.

Why was he being escorted by one deputy when he was a rapist? Rape is a violent crime. I saw some government rep in Atlanta talking about he wasn't a violent offender. The record indicates otherwise. I hope they use the Kern County method to bring him in (You are dead if you shoot a cop or office of the court 99% of the time.)

Posted by Sock Puppet of Doom 2005-03-11 10:28:19 PM|| [http://www.slhess.com] 2005-03-11 10:28:19 PM|| Front Page Top

#34 Andrea? WTF? Carbon monoxide poisoning from the candles, I bet....perhaps Patchouli intoxication? If this KILLER is spotted, I hope they shoot first and yell "stop" second. Head shot, please, and the 10 ring

Posted by Frank G 2005-03-11 10:34:41 PM|| 2005-03-11 10:34:41 PM|| Front Page Top

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