COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — A man who allegedly shot another man outside of the El Paso County Courthouse appeared in court on Mon.
Shaquille Brown, who is 29-years-old, had his hearing rescheduled from Thursday, which was postponed because the judge said he was too rowdy in transport.
On Mon. the judge addressed that extra deputies were required to be at the hearing in order to keep the peace between both sides after incidents following last week's hearing.
Brown's lawyer requested that the judge order a competency evaluation, which was granted. This means that the criminal proceedings are on hold until the results of that evaluation come in.
The judge also issued a decorum order on Mon. which instructs those in attendance to control their emotions while in the room, or exit if they can't. It also requires that they do not use their phone to text anyone, whether they are in the courtroom or online.
The next hearing for Brown is scheduled for Feb. 5 to review the results of the evaluation, and take up the issue of a mandatory protection order.
Brown is accused of shooting William Winters outside of the El Paso County Combined Courts building on Nov. 16.
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According to the arrest affidavit, Brown shot Winters, who was carrying a baby, while he was entering the courthouse.
During interviews with law enforcement following the shooting, Brown told police that he feared for his life, and shot Winters for that reason.
He also told police that Winters assaulted him at a bar and that he was injured so badly that he needed surgery. He also said the victim threatened him on social media. When police asked him for his phone to review that, Brown said he lost it.
Police also asked him why he had a gun, which he was not allowed to do because of previous offenses. Brown said he got it from a friend that he knows quoting "from the streets."
In a previous news release, the Colorado Springs Police Department said that there was a previous relationship between Brown and Winters, but the details of that relationship were not made available.
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