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| A judge was ambushed and shot outside Jefferson County Courthouse in Steubenville, Ohio. One of the attackers was shot by police, according to city officials. | A judge was ambushed and shot outside Jefferson County Courthouse in Steubenville, Ohio. One of the attackers was shot by police, according to city officials. |
| The shooting occurred a little after 8 am on Monday, according to Jefferson County Sheriff Fred Abdulla. Seven to eight shots were fired. | The shooting occurred a little after 8 am on Monday, according to Jefferson County Sheriff Fred Abdulla. Seven to eight shots were fired. |
| Judge Joseph Bruzzese Jr. was shot as he was walking towards the Jefferson County courthouse. The 65-year-old Judge hears general and domestic relations cases as one of two judges serving in Jefferson County Commons Pleas Court. | |
| Bruzzese is said to be in stable condition. He was taken for treatment by medical helicopter. | |
| One of the suspects is dead, after being shot by a probation officer who returned fire. A second suspect has been taken into custody after the shooting. | One of the suspects is dead, after being shot by a probation officer who returned fire. A second suspect has been taken into custody after the shooting. |
| “There's people who were workers in the courthouse who witnessed this,” Jefferson County Commissioner Thomas Graham said, according to WTOV. | “There's people who were workers in the courthouse who witnessed this,” Jefferson County Commissioner Thomas Graham said, according to WTOV. |
| “A lot of people traumatized in light as to what occurred. Think that everybody needs a little time to settle down a little bit, get their thoughts together regarding this very tragic situation. Our prayers go out to Judge Bruzzese and his family.” | “A lot of people traumatized in light as to what occurred. Think that everybody needs a little time to settle down a little bit, get their thoughts together regarding this very tragic situation. Our prayers go out to Judge Bruzzese and his family.” |
| Commissioner said the courthouse is shut down for the day, according to WTOV. | Commissioner said the courthouse is shut down for the day, according to WTOV. |
| No information is being released on the two suspects involved at this time, said officials. | No information is being released on the two suspects involved at this time, said officials. |