Deputy marshal also wounded in St. Petersburg shootout
(NEWSER) - A wanted man hiding in an attic sparked a shootout with authorities, allegedly killing two officers and wounding a deputy US marshal. Officers were attempting to arrest Hydra Lacy Jr, 39, on an aggravated battery charge in St. Petersburg, Fla., this morning; officials believe Lacy was the first to shoot. Ultimately more than 100 rounds were fired, the AP reports. Lacy was found dead in the attic after being barricaded inside for hours, during which police shut off the home's electricity and water. More»