Pubdate: Thu, 06 Sep 2001 Source: Holland Sentinel (MI) Copyright: 2001 The Holland Sentinel Contact: http://www.thehollandsentinel.net/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1145 Author: The Associated Press JUSTICE TO PROBE FARM SHOOTINGS VANDALIA (AP) -- 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 shot 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 special 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 Detroit News reported Wednesday. The bureau withheld the names of agents involved in the shootings, but said the agents will continue working during the review. 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. Rainbow Farm hosted two annual pro-marijuana festivals called HempAid and RoachRoast, according to its Web site. A court order issued in June prohibited Crosslin from having 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. Crosslin was charged with felony possession of a firearm, growing marijuana and maintaining a drug house. Michigan State Police Lt. Mike Risko has defended the shootings, and said Rohm was repeatedly ordered to put down his gun. "Both subjects pointed firearms at officers, and I don't know what else you would have officers do," Risko said. - --- MAP posted-by: Beth