A sheriff in Kentucky, Mickey Stines, has been accused of fatally shooting district judge Kevin Mullins at a courthouse in Letcher County. The shooting occurred after an argument between Stines and Mullins, with the judge being shot multiple times. Stines turned himself in to authorities at the scene and is expected to be charged with first-degree murder. The motive for the shooting has not been disclosed, and investigators are working to determine what led up to the incident. The small community of Whitesburg, where the courthouse is located, has been shaken by the violence and authorities are asking for prayers for both families involved.
Mullins was a judge overseeing various cases in the 47th Judicial District, including juvenile matters, traffic offenses, misdemeanors, civil cases, and domestic violence cases. The Kentucky Court of Justice is working with state police on the investigation and offering assistance in any way they can. Attorney General Russell Coleman has promised a full investigation into the shooting and will work as a special prosecutor on the case. The community is reeling from this tragic event, and thoughts and prayers are with everyone impacted during this challenging time.
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