JUSTICE TO PROBE STANDOFF SHOOTINGS

VANDALIA, Mich. - The Justice Department will investigate the fatal
shootings of two men by authorities during a five-day standoff at a
campground for marijuana advocates.

An FBI agent shod Rainbow Farm owner Tom Crosslin on Monday after
authorities say he pointed a gun at the agent, one of a number of law
enforcement officers surrounding the campground.

Police said Crosslin's roommate, Rolland Rohm, was shot Tuesday as he left
a burning building on the property and aimed a gun at a state police
officer. Authorities have not said who fired the fatal shot at Rohm.

The federal review is focusing on a second shot allegedly fired at Crosslin
by an FBI agent, said Mark Courtade, head of the criminal division of the
U.S attorney's office in Grand Rapids. The agent was questioned by FBI
officials, The Detriod News reported Wednesday.

The Rainbow Farm standoff started Friday after Crosslin missed a bond
hearing and was reported to be burning buildings at the campground, which
is the target of civil forfeiture proceedings.

A court order issued in June prohibited Crosslin from having pro-marijuana
festivals at the farm. Police allege he violated the order by holding a
gathering Aug. 17-18, which prompted a bond hearing that was scheduled for
Friday.