By Police1 Staff
Despite security measures meant to mitigate the risk of danger, acts of violence continue to occur inside courthouses across the nation. From a targeted attack by a sovereign citizen to a violent outburst during a trial, take a look at these five stories covering this disturbing trend.
 | Deputy shoots, kills armed White House fence jumper in Pa. courthouse The suspect entered the lobby of a courthouse and slashed a deputy before he was fatally shot. |
 | Scuffle inside Ohio courthouse ends in gunshot An altercation caught on camera between a man and courthouse security officers resulted in a lockdown and arrest. |
 | Footage of sovereign citizen’s ‘full-frontal assault’ on courthouse released Surveillance video captured the attack that resulted in one officer wounded and a suspect shot to death. |
 | Courthouse violence unpredictable, despite security advances When Utah’s new courthouse opened, it came with security improvements that are becoming standard, but nothing can prevent every violent courtroom outburst. |
 | Ark. courthouse rampage footage released Gunman shot one person before police fatally shot him on courthouse lawn. |