By Paul Jergens

FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) – A man took his own life in a courtroom at the Federal courthouse in downtown Fargo Monday afternoon.

US Marshal Dallas Carlson says it took place after a jury convicted the man on multiple terrorizing-related charges. Carlson says the man had a sharp instrument and cut his own throat. He says the instrument may have been plastic.

Court security officers and deputy marshals gave the man first aid in the courtroom. Carlson says the FBI is handling the investigation.

Fargo police, fire and FM Ambulance responded to the call at the Quentin Burdick US District Courthouse at about 1:45 PM.