Texas Judge Found Dead in his Courthouse Chambers
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Corpus Christi police, medics and Nueces County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded about 7 p.m. to the courthouse after a report that a man was found with a gunshot wound to the head.
The courthouse closed at 5 p.m. It was not clear whether the gun passed through the security checkpoint, which includes a metal detector. Attorneys, judges, and some media representatives who have courthouse identification badges typically aren’t required to pass through the security checkpoint.
Judges who have concealed handgun licenses are allowed to bring firearms with them to the courthouse.
Corpus Christi police said the Nueces County Sheriff’s Office would be the lead investigating agency, given it is a county building. Police were relied upon heavily for security and forensics. A police crime scene investigation van and officers were at the courthouse until nearly 10 p.m.
When the call first came in, the response seemed to follow protocol for an active shooter.
But within 30 minutes police left and county workers calmly walked to their cars, saying they had not been ordered to leave the premises and security personnel guarding the building seemed calm when talking to news reporters.
As he oversaw the investigation, Kaelin was not available to answer questions after confirming Greenwell’s identity. It was unknown if a weapon was found, if a note was left or whether foul play was suspected.
More here: http://www.wptv.com/dpp/news/national/judge-tom-greenwell-found-dead-at-nueces-county-courthouse-sheriff-jim-kaelin-confirmed
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