Two Bailiffs Killed In Michigan Courthouse Shooting

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UDPATE 5:30PM - Sheriff: Inmate was being moved at western Michigan courthouse when he disarmed officer, shot, killed 2 bailiffs.

ST. JOSEPH, Mich. (AP) - Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder says state police have secured the scene after shots were fired at a southwestern Michigan courthouse.

CBS affiliate in Kalamazoo, WMMT, says two bailiffs and a suspect are dead.

State police Lt. Mike Shaw says the department is gathering information but could not confirm whether there are any casualties.

St. Joseph is located in far southwestern Michigan's Berrien County, which borders Indiana.

The shooting in Michigan comes just days after police officers were ambushed in Dallas during a Thursday night protest.  Five officers were killed in that shooting.

Live Coverage from CBS Chicago.

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