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Court Officer Killed in Courthouse Shooting [Video]

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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.

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Officials are clearing the federal courthouse and searching the building, Dickey said.

Several downtown streets have been shut down and traffic is being diverted. The Las Vegas Academy, 315 S. 7th St., is on lockdown. The Regional Justice Courthouse also is on lockdown.

Statement From U.S. Marshalls: “No news more grim or sobering” >>>

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Sheepdog1

over 3 years ago

480 Comments

RIP brother
clovera

over 3 years ago

596 Comments

My thoughts and prayers go to the officer and his family may he RIP...
Gabriangel7

over 3 years ago

16 Comments

God bless Stan-the man, and his family.
You will always be a true hero..
Stan was a true hero with 45 years of Law enforcement under his belt.
Stan Cooper E.O.W. 01-04-2010 8:03am.
revCCBeasley

over 3 years ago

2944 Comments

RIP, God be with the family through this time..
ksphatcop

over 3 years ago

1744 Comments

Rest in Peace
whitebread0000

over 3 years ago

154 Comments

Stans funeral was yesterday and man...was it amazing. Senators Ensign and Reid and Director John Clark of the US Marshal Service spoke at his services. The newly formed US Marshals pipe and drum band played along with the Las Vegas Metro pipe and drum band which always gives me goose bumps when they play Amazing Grace.
Myself and the other Deputys and CSO's who responded and killed the gunman went out later for a true Irish wake with the USMS pipe and drum band. They played all evening and we drank and talked and laughed and told funny stories about Stan.
Thank you all for keeping Officer Stan Cooper and Deputy US Marshal Gardner in your thoughts.
Stan was a true hero with 45 years of Law enforcement under his belt.
Stan Cooper E.O.W. 01-04-2010 8:03am.
bubbabear

over 3 years ago

166 Comments

rip brother
Hardcopy69

over 3 years ago

6082 Comments

God Bless you and your families.
shaun741

over 3 years ago

2758 Comments

RIP
Matt403

over 3 years ago

112 Comments

Rest in peace brother. May your sacrifice never be forgotten. Thoughts & prayers are with the fallen officers family. Prayers for a speedy and complete healing for the other officer.
granny1

over 3 years ago

1448 Comments

r.i.p.may your family stand strong in faith.
jortives1969

over 3 years ago

1686 Comments

R.I.P
ironhand33

over 3 years ago

8 Comments

RIP your bravery and dedication to the line you walked is what makes you a HERO...
TTang

over 3 years ago

2 Comments

To MHoenshell:
This is exactly what "raw footage" is; some kid (not a journalist, not a professional) on his camera (which is probably on his cell phone). Neither professionally edited nor shot. As for "pretending to be a journalist," that's an unfair judgement call. Most civillians would probably do the same thing.
AKangel

over 3 years ago

4842 Comments

RIP! My thoughts and prayers go out to your family, friends, and fellow police officers.