District Judge Kevin Mullins, 54, was shot and killed in his chambers at the Letcher County Courthouse in Kentucky by Sheriff Shawn M. Stines, 43, following an argument. Mullins was struck multiple times and died at the scene. Stines surrendered without incident and has been charged with first-degree murder. The motive behind the shooting remains unclear, and the investigation is ongoing. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear and Attorney General Russell Coleman expressed their shock and commitment to pursuing justice. The courthouse has been closed, and local schools were briefly placed on lockdown for safety concerns.