In Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, security personnel at a federal courthouse fired at a man wielding a knife who allegedly attempted to assault one of the guards on Monday, as reported by local authorities.
Details regarding the incident are still emerging, with the FBI currently leading the investigation into the shooting. According to a statement from the U.S. Marshals Service, the security officers intervened when the individual entered the courthouse brandishing a knife.
The assailant is said to have tried to attack one of the security personnel, prompting the guards to discharge their weapons, hitting him multiple times. Following the incident, the suspect was reported to be in stable condition at a local hospital, while the guards remained unharmed.
The security officers involved in the shooting are contracted by the U.S. Marshals Service to provide safety and protection for the courthouse. In response to the incident, police were also deployed to the scene, which took place in the lobby of the building on the first floor, leading to its closure for the remainder of the day.