Holding a Grudge Over US Court Ruling, Suspect Shoots Judge... Suspect Injures Self by Shooting Own Gun

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hyunjung] A gunman who attempted to assassinate high-ranking officials including the U.S. Senate Majority Leader and a governor was arrested after killing a former judge.

CNN reported on the 4th, citing sources, that an unidentified suspect killed former judge John Romer of the Junoka County Circuit Court in Wisconsin at his home on the morning of the 4th (local time).

At around 6:30 a.m. on the 4th, a 911 call was received reporting an armed person and two gunshots. The Junoka County Special Tactical Response Team arrived and found former judge Romer dead at his home.

The police attempted negotiations with the suspect before entering, and after arriving at the scene, they entered the house four hours later and found the suspect injured by a self-inflicted gunshot wound in the basement.

The Wisconsin Department of Justice, which is investigating the case, stated, "Police provided emergency medical treatment, and the suspect was transported to a medical facility. The firearm used in the crime was recovered at the scene." The suspect is currently in critical condition.

The state Department of Justice explained that this murder was related to a past court ruling. Sources said the suspect also targeted other high-ranking officials such as Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell and Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers.

Josh Cole, Wisconsin Attorney General, said, "This appears to be a targeted act, and the suspect seemed to have other targets as well. It seems related to the judicial system." Attorney General Cole added that there is currently no evidence that others are in danger, and the investigation is ongoing.

He stated, "We have notified other potential targets of this fact, but we do not yet know if the threat still exists."

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