Ohio Judge Shot, One Suspect Dead, One in Custody
Jefferson County, Ohio Judge Joseph Bruzzese Jr. was shot and wounded in an ambush outside the County Courthouse on Monday.
Ambush!
Steubenville City Manager James Mavromatis says Judge Joseph Bruzzese was “ambushed” outside of the Jefferson County Courthouse pic.twitter.com/jr9ZJE4SGc
— WTOV NEWS9 (@WTOV9) August 21, 2017
“We’re starting to put this whole picture together, but basically what you have is the judge is going to work, these subjects were waiting for them. He comes up, shoots at the judge. The judge returns fire. We also have a probation officer that was behind the judge. He returns fire as he is shot at. The subject is deceased that he shot at.
This probation officer has done his job. He reacted to the threat, trying to save the judge and any other bystander that may have been in the area.” Â Steubenville City Manager James MavromatisÂ
The courthouse has been closed the rest of the day, and maybe tomorrow as well, to conduct the investigation at the request of Sheriff Abdulla.
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Revenge?
The suspect was the father of convicted rapist Malik Richard, whose trial was sensationalized by the media in Ohio. They called it the ‘Big Red’ rape trial. He reportedly shot the judge in the back this morning. The judge returned fire, but the Probation Officer walking with him killed the suspect.
Father of Steubenville Ohio convicted rapist Malik Richard said to have shot Judge on court steps dies in shootout https://t.co/2p86RlcL1X pic.twitter.com/Hpva9eNOL1
— MURTWITNESSONE (@MURTWITNESSONE) August 21, 2017
The judge was talking as he was airlifted to the hospital, and officials say he is in stable condition.
Another suspect in the incident has been arrested. His name has not been released. Both suspects have a prison record, according to a local news outlet.
BREAKING: A black male is taken into custody after an apparent shooting – we just got on scene – working to learn more @WTOV9 pic.twitter.com/HFs5aZzHvw
— Lauren Healy (@LaurenWTOV9) August 21, 2017
Sheriff: Wounded judge fired back, killed gunman who ambushed him outside Steubenville, Ohio courthouse. Latest: https://t.co/ckpwO5VFjk pic.twitter.com/UVFLz41K7b
— AP Eastern U.S. (@APEastRegion) August 21, 2017
Pending approval from 2 other commissioners, Commissioner Tom Graham says the courthouse will be closed tomorrow as investigation continues. pic.twitter.com/1nQe7iNilk
— Sean Eiler (@SeanWTOV9) August 21, 2017
CONFIRMED: Commissioner Graham says the courthouse will be closed at the request of Sheriff Abdalla as the investigation continues. @WTOV9 pic.twitter.com/GW3AgYTx8L
— Sean Eiler (@SeanWTOV9) August 21, 2017
Just spoke with City Manager Jim Mavromatis. Confirms body has been removed. They are working on notifying next of kin. @WTOV9 pic.twitter.com/zjy59JhdHv
— Sean Eiler (@SeanWTOV9) August 21, 2017
#HAPPENINGNOW – Steub PD confirms this tow truck is coming in to remove a suspects vehicle. @WTOV9 pic.twitter.com/vsou3H8zGp
— Sean Eiler (@SeanWTOV9) August 21, 2017
Dozens of people who work at the courthouse are standing around the area — we’re being told that no one is allowed inside @WTOV9 pic.twitter.com/4M4fVQQGP7
— Lauren Healy (@LaurenWTOV9) August 21, 2017
Witnesses tell us they heard 7-8 gunshots fired, looked outside of their window and saw a deputy holding a man down @WTOV9
— Lauren Healy (@LaurenWTOV9) August 21, 2017
H/T Uncle Sam’s Misguided Children
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