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U.S. Customs Agent Found Dead
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ATLANTA — Hundreds of law officials extended their massive search for a man suspected in a courthouse triple slaying as officials on Saturday tried to determine whether the fatal shooting of a U.S. customs agent was related.
The agent was found dead Saturday, and officials said his blue 1994 Chevrolet pickup (search), pistol and badge were stolen.
The shooting occurred in the same general area where courthouse rampage suspect Brian Nichols used to live. ...
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Might be a coincidence, might be victim #4. I can't help but rewind to the use of a single deputy.
Those of you mentioning removing guns from the equation may be onto something. While I wouldn't advocate it outside the courthouse, a number of stories speak to a reduction in courthouse incidents after firearms are removed from officers. I'm talking out my butt here, but It seems to me that the close quarters and friend/foe ratio makes arming officers more of a hazard than a benefit, except perhaps at exit locations.