A Kentucky sheriff allegedly shot and killed a state judge Thursday after an altercation in a rural Kentucky courthouse.
Letcher County Sheriff Shawn M. Stines, 43, allegedly shot and killed District Judge Kevin Mullins, 54, after an altercation in the judge's chambers. According to A preliminary investigation determined that Stines fired multiple shots at Mullins after an altercation inside the courthouse, according to the Associated Press.
Stines turned himself in after the incident and was charged with first-degree murder, and authorities are continuing to investigate the motive and details of the crash, Kentucky State Police said in a statement. Press ConferencePolice said that although people were inside the building, no one else was inside the room at the time of the shooting.
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Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, a Democrat, responded to the shooting on social media: “Sadly, I've heard that a Letcher County District Judge was shot and killed in his chambers this afternoon. There is too much violence in this world. I pray there is a path to a better tomorrow,” Beshear said. Written On facebook. (Related article: Alaska man arrested for threatening to kill six Supreme Court justices)
The Kentucky State Bar also released a statement about the incident: “The Kentucky State Bar is aware of the tragic incident that occurred today in Letcher County. We are currently in contact with law enforcement, including Kentucky State Police, and are doing all we can to assist during this difficult time,” the bar said. statement “We are unable to provide any further details at this time, but will provide updates as new information becomes available.”
Kentucky State Police did not immediately respond to The Daily Caller News Foundation's request for comment.
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