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Judge shooting in Austin - Crime Scene - Crime Scene Photo Jay Janner-AP-AAS

REPORT: Person of Interest Arrested in Shooting of Texas Judge

A Houston area news station is reporting that a person of interest in the shooting of Austin Criminal District Court Judge Julie Kocurek has been arrested. The Travis County (Austin) judge was shot Friday night as she returned home. The entrance to her driveway had been blocked to force the driver out of the car.

Judge shooting in Austin - Crime Scene - Crime Scene Photo Jay Janner-AP-AAS

Targeted: Retaliation Suspected in Attack on Texas Judge

Reports in Texas indicate that Austin police suspect retaliation as a possible motive in the shooting of a Travis County Criminal District Court judge. The judge was attacked Friday night after returning home with some friends. She is said to be in stable condition with serious injuries.