 According to the county sheriff, Gordon had been handcuffed in front rather than behind his back, and the restraint was not linked to a belly chain that would further restrict movement.In an escape attempt, Gordon attacked a deputy sheriff on the third floor of the courthouse, in an area not accessible to the public.He managed to disarm and shoot the deputy (Atterberry) and two bailiffs (Kienzle and Zangaro) responding to the noise of the struggle.