STEUBENVILLE, Ohio -- A judge and one suspect have been shot outside the Jefferson County, Ohio Courthouse in Steubenville Monday morning, the Journal-News reported.
The judge, identified by a Steubenville city official as Judge Joseph Bruzzese Jr., was reportedly ambushed and shot outside the courthouse, according to CNN affiliate WTOV-TV in Steubenville.
Bruzzese was transported by a medical helicopter to a hospital for treatment. The city official said Bruzzese was talking after the shooting and is believed to be in stable condition.
One suspect was shot and killed after a probation officer returned fire, the station reports. A second suspect was taken into custody.
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