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Two Deputies Injured by Inmate at Courthouse

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This undated photo provided by the Fauquier County Sheriff's Office shows George Golder Phillips II. Authorities say Phillips shot a deputy and stabbed another in a holding cell at a northern Virginia courthouse, Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009. (AP Photo/Fauqui

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) – An inmate awaiting a court hearing shot a deputy and stabbed another in a holding cell at a northern Virginia courthouse Wednesday, authorities said.

Fauquier County sheriff’s Lt. James Hartman said George Golder Phillips II, 30, of Warrenton shot one deputy in the leg, and stabbed the other in the face around 1 p.m. Both were taken to hospitals in stable condition.

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The deputies had transported Phillips, who is also suspected of robbing banks, from the local jail to the Fauquier County courthouse in Warrenton, about 45 miles southwest of Washington, D.C., for a hearing.

Hartman said Phillips took the gun from one of the deputies, but it’s not clear what he used to inflict the stab wound. Hartman didn’t have further details on the attack, and declined to release the deputies’ identities.

Phillips was indicted Nov. 23 on two charges of robbing banks and several other related charges.

He was charged Wednesday with one count of attempted murder of a police officer. He is set to appear in court Jan. 7 on that charge.

Phillips pleaded guilty to another robbery in 1998 and was sentenced to 15 years in prison with five suspended.

A message seeking comment wasn’t immediately returned by the public defender’s office, which was representing Phillips on the robbery charges.

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Whalewatcher

over 3 years ago

9930 Comments

Another career criminal who needs to be charged with TWO counts of attempted murder(not one, like the story mentioned), and put away until he is no longer a physical threat to ANYONE !!!!
usa_24

over 3 years ago

4994 Comments

Glad they got this dangerous nut case off the streets. I hope the Deputies make a full recovery.
Anonymous

over 3 years ago

This D-bag stabbed one deputy in the neck with a pencil he was using to sign some court papers, then took his gun and shot the second deputy. He was re-captured inside the courthouse.
darsavmo

over 3 years ago

10842 Comments

Wishes for quick recovery for the deputies. A reminder that transporting prisoners can be even more dangerous than catching them as they have had time to plan their escapes...
PaulGreen

over 3 years ago

482 Comments

Was this guy handcuffed? He was a felone wasn't he. Humm. Just dosen't add up. I hope the Officers fully recover. Better check out the proceedures for detaining a criminal a little closer.
frankstachura

over 3 years ago

140 Comments

Makes video arraignments from the jail safer and more practical, not to mention the cost effectiveness. I wish a speedy recovery to my fellow Deputies.
HCSO531

over 3 years ago

250 Comments

God bless the deputies and to the piece of shit that did this hmmm well I hope your days are numbered in low digits
MaxVirtus

over 3 years ago

9568 Comments

God Bless both deputies! .....and the POS inmate should rot in SHU ( the hole) for the rest of his useless, pathetic life!
Moen_85

over 3 years ago

686 Comments

Speedy recovery to both deputys
uncledennis1

over 3 years ago

22368 Comments

Speedy recovery. I would be interested in complete details.
IowaNinersFan

over 3 years ago

8182 Comments

Wishing both officers speedy recovery. And the Cali Supreme Court doesn't want Tasers to be used unless deemed necessary?
kaalima

over 3 years ago

1756 Comments

I pray that these two deputies will make a full recovery, but this animal should not have a pulse right now !!
Jonas

over 3 years ago

38534 Comments

And he's still breathing why? I do pray for a real quick heal for both Deputies.
JICARILLA

over 3 years ago

1068 Comments

wishing both officers a speedy N full recovery!!
Anonymous

over 3 years ago

Best wishes to both of these deputies.

People, we can not let our guards down even for the slightest moment when we are dealing with these POS's. I know that I want to go home to my family at the end of every shift, and I hope you all feel the same way!