Georgia judge shoots himself dead in his own courtroom on final day in office

Judge Stephen Yekel had failed in his re-election bid - (EffinghamCounty.org)

A Georgia state judge has died by suicide after shooting himself in his own courtroom.

Judge Stephen Yekel, 74, was found dead by a deputy on Tuesday, his last day on the bench, after he lost a bid for re-election, according to WSAV.