-101

Court Officer Killed in Courthouse Shooting [Video]

157 Comments

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.

Updated Stories:

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” >>>

« Previous 1 2 Next »

Flag as inappropriate

-101

Anonymous

over 3 years ago

Thought and prayers to all involved. A terrible tragedy. Senseless killings. May the Officer recover and as for the pos. hope he lives on forever in a hot place prepared just for him. Sad day indeed.
Irishcop1961

over 3 years ago

36916 Comments

Reports I have heard is the Court Officer was a retired Police Officer and the wounded was a US Marshal. Rest in Peace Officer and speedy recovery to the Marshal.
1GUNSLINGER

over 3 years ago

266 Comments

Rest in Peace, Brother. Glad they got that son of a bit*h. They should kill his ass twice.
tstanfill63

over 3 years ago

1508 Comments

I have at least two more hero's today. RIP to the officer down and recover well to the injured.
FireDog22

over 3 years ago

1318 Comments

What a pity........RIP to the officers.
Eilene

over 3 years ago

18370 Comments

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Deputy Sheriff John Bernard, his family and brothers and sisters in Law Enforcement, may you find solace in the days to come. Rest in Peace Brother, may you find peace as you and Saint Michael watch over your family and brothers and sisters in Law Enforcement.

Police Officers Prayer to Saint Michael

Saint Michael, heaven's glorious commissioner of police,who once so neatly and successfully cleared God's premisesof all its undesirables, look with kindly and professional eyes on your earthly force.

Give us cool heads, stout hearts, and uncanny flair for investigation and wise judgment.

Make us the terror of burglars, the friend of children and law-abiding citizens, kind to strangers, polite to bores, strict with law-breakers and impervious to temptations.

You know, Saint Michael, from your own experiences with the devil, that the police officer's lot on earth is not always a happy one; but your sense of duty that so pleased God, your hard knocks that so surprised the devil, and your angelic self-control give us inspiration.

And when we lay down our night sticks, enroll us in your heavenly force, where we will be as proud to guard the throne of God as we have been to guard the city of all the people. Amen.
orangebomber01

over 3 years ago

1008 Comments

What a freakin volley of shots, I counted 51 total. Hope hell has a fiery chair for this asshole! R.I.P. to the officer tha diesd and a speedy recovery to the injured officer.
HEYSARGE

over 3 years ago

16800 Comments

R.I.P.
rebel911wi

over 3 years ago

450 Comments

It's pathetic that our LEO brothers and sisters are being killed senselessly!! I know they all died doing the job they love. But this? This is an absolute outrage to ANYONE!! My deepest condolences go out to the officer that lost his life and his family, including the Las Vegas community, and I pray for a full recovery to the officer was hurt. May God have mercy on that scum bag's soul for having no empathy for ANY human life. Now my question is this: how did he get the gun inside the court house to begin with? We have screening stations and metal detectors in our court house, jail and common buildings. Have had them before I started working for the Sheriff 9 years ago! EVERY courthouse, jail and other common public access buildings should have these set up as screening stations and not wait for something horrible like this happen.
SkoolCop

over 3 years ago

4100 Comments

Listening to radio news reports, the court officer was a retired Metro-Las Vegas Police Officer with approximately 20 years on and currently working a retirement security gig.

R.I.P. Brother. Your brothers got the POS, but then you already new that.

Wishes for a speedy recovery for the U.S. Marshal.
grizzardkm

over 3 years ago

348 Comments

Rest In Peace
JP503

over 3 years ago

7634 Comments

RIP
Anonymous

over 3 years ago

terrible. all the best to the families and the one recovering. wow that was one heck of a calm cameraman.
FireDad

over 3 years ago

7348 Comments

My prayers are with the Officers and their familes.. I pray that the injured Officer will recover from his injuries. God Bless the Officer that died. Give their familes some peace and comfort.

Stay safe everyone.. Watch your surroundings..
mike2talk2

over 3 years ago

2028 Comments

-Eastern NC Native- my thoughts too, I counted over 50+ shots. Thoughts and prayers go out the bereaved family. And prayers are with the officer in serious condition.