District Judge Kevin Mullins was fatally shot in his chambers at the Letcher County courthouse in Whitesburg, Kentucky, on Thursday. Governor Andy Beshear expressed his condolences, stating that there is 'far too much violence in this world.' The Kentucky State Police have one suspect in custody, and investigations are ongoing, though no further details about the incident have been released. In response to the shooting, local schools, including Letcher County Central High School, were placed on lockdown but later confirmed that students were safe. The Kentucky Court of Justice is coordinating with law enforcement and offering assistance during this challenging time. This tragic event underscores concerns about violence in the community and will be closely monitored as more information becomes available.