Kentucky Cop Fatally Shoots Judge Inside His Office After Argument
In a shocking turn of events, Letcher County Sheriff Mickey Stines has been charged with first-degree murder following the fatal shooting of a district court judge in Kentucky. The incident took place Thursday at the Letcher County courthouse, leading to Stines’ immediate arrest, according to reports from the Louisville Courier Journal.
The victim, Judge Kevin Mullins, 54, was killed in his office after an argument reportedly broke out between him and Sheriff Stines. Details regarding the nature of their dispute remain unclear, as investigators have yet to provide a clear motive for the shooting. However, the tragic event has sent shockwaves through the small southern community and beyond.
The charge of first-degree murder was confirmed by CBS News, which also noted that Stines was swiftly taken into custody after the incident.
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear acknowledged the tragedy in a statement on social media. “Sadly, I have been informed that a district judge in Letcher County was shot and killed in his chambers this afternoon,” Beshear wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter. He went on to express his sorrow over the escalating violence in society, stating, “There is far too much violence in this world, and I pray there is a path to a better tomorrow.”
As authorities continue their investigation, the motive behind the fatal shooting remains under scrutiny.
