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At least three hurt after defendant allegedly opens fire in courthouse in Grand Marais

A defendant in a sexual misconduct case allegedly shot three people in a courthouse on Thursday. His father tells the newspaper that his son "hated the prosecuting attorney that did this." The father says the case had taken a serious toll on his son, who had apparently threatened suicide weeks before the shooting.

Author:: BMTN Staff
Publish date:: Dec 16, 2011

The Duluth News tribune is reporting a defendant in a sexual misconduct case allegedly opened fire in a courthouse on Thursday. His father tells the newspaper that his son "hated the prosecuting attorney that did this." The father says the case had taken a serious toll on his son, who had apparently threatened suicide weeks before the shooting.

Authorities haven't shared many details, but the Star Tribune tries to piece together the scene. The paper says the prosecuting attorney was shot multiple times and three other people were injured.

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