ST. JOSEPH, MICH. - Two court bailiffs were shot and killed by an inmate at the Berrien County Courthouse before police returned fire on the suspect, killing them.
"Brave officers" took down the shooter, said Sheriff Paul Bailey during a news conference Monday, July 11.
A county deputy and a civilian also were shot but injured, according to a news release. Those injured were taken to Lakeland Regional Medical Center in St. Joseph for treatment.
Michigan State Police, county officers and other police agencies responded to the shooting around 2:30 p.m.
A Berrien County Commissioner told WZZM's ABC affiliate WBND reporter Vahid Sadrzadeh on scene that a man who was on his way to jail took a gun off a deputy and started opening fire.
An employee at the prosecutor's office told WZZM the courthouse had been under lockdown since the shooting, and workers were being kept in their offices.
Authorities have not released the names of victims nor any details of the shooting suspect. Another news conference is slated for 6 p.m.
  • Three people are dead and others injured following a shooting Monday, July 11, 2016 at the Berrien County Courthouse.
    Three people are dead and others injured following a shooting Monday, July 11, 2016 at the Berrien County Courthouse. Taurean Small, ABC 57
  • Scene still very active at courthouse, reports Vahid Sadrzadeh.
    Scene still very active at courthouse, reports Vahid Sadrzadeh. Vahid Sadrzadeh, ABC 57
  • Three people are dead and others injured following a shooting Monday, July 11, 2016 at the Berrien County Courthouse.
    Three people are dead and others injured following a shooting Monday, July 11, 2016 at the Berrien County Courthouse. Taylor Popielarz, ABC 57
  • Berrien Co. Sheriff's Deputies, Michigan State Police are on the scene of shots fired at the courthouse
    Berrien Co. Sheriff's Deputies, Michigan State Police are on the scene of shots fired at the courthouse Brian Dorman, ABC 57
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder tweeted that police have secured the scene at the courthouse and have begun their investigation. Later in the afternoon, he announced he's heading to St. Joseph.
U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan, tweeted the following:
"Horrible news out of Berrien County just now. I am monitoring the situation closely and my heart breaks for everyone affected."
This is a breaking story, check back for updates.
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