Kentucky Sheriff Charged With Judge's Murder
Kentucky Sheriff Charged With Judge's Murder
Kentucky Sheriff Charged With Judge's Murder
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Letcher County Sheriff Mickey Stines, 43, has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder for allegedly shooting District Judge Kevin Mullins, 54, following an argument inside the Letcher County Courthouse in Kentucky. The incident occurred on Thursday afternoon, where Mullins was found with multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear expressed his sorrow over the violence, stating, 'I pray there is a path to a better tomorrow.' The Kentucky Attorney General's Office, along with special prosecutors, will investigate the case. Officials confirmed that this shooting was an isolated incident with no threat to the public. The courthouse will remain closed as the investigation continues.

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