Security officers Tim Norris and Chuck Kochis were punched in the head and received cuts to the arms and hands in the scuffle, Sheldon said. Kochis was bit on the face, he added.

Both have since been released.

The injuries happened when Norris and Kochis were called into a public commissioner’s meeting at 9:44 a.m. to remove Skidmore for alleged inappropriate behavior.

From what information sheriff’s deputies have gathered, they believe Skidmore was upset commissioners were about to enter into executive session, requiring all attendees to leave. He asked to see the clerk’s name tag, which was turned around. Sheldon said they believe Skidmore grabbed the clerk’s shoulder, causing commissioners to complain the move was inappropriate.

They asked the security officers to remove Skidmore from the room, but he fought back, Sheldon said. In the process, Norris reached for his firearm and it accidentally discharged while out of the holster, he said.

The bullet struck the wall, and did not injure anyone involved, Sheldon said.

“I know Mike; he’s very concrete in his beliefs,” Sheldon said. “I think sometimes he gets maybe a little bit over-zealous.”