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Shooting At Moscow Courthouse Leaves 3 Alleged 'Grand Theft Auto' Gang Members Dead

Authorities say the defendants attacked guards and managed to take their guns while being transported in an elevator. Two other alleged gang members are said to be injured and in custody.

Three people are dead after a shooting at a Moscow courthouse, after an incident in which defendants allegedly took guards' weapons.

The shooting to TASS, a state-owned news agency. Two other defendants are said to be injured and in custody.

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