Security reviewed following Merced courthouse attack

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Security reviewed following Merced courthouse attack

By Geoff Roth

Story Published: Apr 29, 2008 at 10:44 PM EDT

Story Updated: Apr 30, 2008 at 7:31 AM EDT

In the aftermath of an attack that led to the shooting death of 40-year-old Robert Eaton, security at the Merced County courthouse is being questioned. Eaton was shot to death by sheriff's deputies after he tried to attack a judge with two knives.

Eaton ran past unarmed security guards at the courthouse entrance on Monday and then ran into courtroom #2, where he lunged at Judge Brian McCabe. Sheriff's deputies in the court room shot Eaton before he could injure anyone.

A lack of armed security guards at the courthouse entrance is being blamed by local officials on state budget cuts. State funding pays for security at the courthouse.

Colin Jackson reports.

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