Kentucky authorities are investigating after Letcher County Sheriff Shawn M. Stines would have been accused of fatally shooting Judge Kevin Mullins inside a court.
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More details on the charges against Sheriff Shawn M. Stines
According to USA TodaySheriff Shawn M. Stines has been charged with one count of first-degree murder.
UPDATE | We have received a photo of Letcher County Sheriff Shawn Mickey Stines.
He is accused of murder.
KSP said he shot and killed District Judge Kevin Mullins in his chambers yesterday.
Stines is being held at the Leslie County Detention Center. @WKYT photo.twitter.com/2R7Mse9t8H
—Samantha Valentino (@SamanthaWKYT) September 20, 2024
Here’s What Allegedly Happened to Judge Kevin Mullians
According to the outlet, the shooting occurred on the afternoon of Thursday, September 19. According to a Facebook summary reposted by Kentucky State PoliceAuthorities received a 9-1-1 call around 2:55 p.m. The call was reportedly “in reference to shots fired from inside the building.”
Once “multiple law enforcement agencies” and “emergency medical services” arrived at the courthouse, they reportedly found Judge Kevin Mullins “suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.”
“Life-saving measures were attempted but were unsuccessful. Mullins was pronounced dead at the scene by the Letcher County Coroner’s Office,” the authorities’ Facebook repost said.
Additionally, the statement notes that a preliminary investigation determined that Sheriff Stines fatally shot Judge Mullins following “an altercation inside the courtroom.”
Letcher County Sheriff Mickey Stines has been arrested after allegedly shooting District Judge Kevin Mullins in his office.
Details: https://t.co/YFIonNZo3l photo.twitter.com/TytDk5x07Q— News Channel3 Now (@newschannel3now) September 19, 2024
Put USA TodayOn Thursday, state Governor Andy Beshear responded to the shooting with a statement shared via Xformerly known as Twitter.
Sadly, I have been informed that a Letcher County District Judge was shot and killed in his chambers this afternoon.
There is too much violence in this world, and I pray that there is a path to a better tomorrow. ^AB
— Governor Andy Beshear (@GovAndyBeshear) September 19, 2024
Ultimately, the Kentucky State Police reiterated via Facebook that the investigation into the incident remains ongoing.
Another shooting recently captured national headlines
As the Kentucky investigation progresses, another shooting in Winder, Georgia, recently captured national headlines. The Shadow Room Previously reported, on September 4, a 14-year-old student, Colt Gray, went on a shooting rampage at Apalachee High School.
Subsequently, two 14-year-old students and two teachers lost their lives. Additionally, Colt’s father, Colin, was charged with manslaughter, second-degree murder, and child cruelty, while the 14-year-old was charged with four counts of murder, The Shadow Room.
Authorities believe Colin allowed his son to own a gun despite being told about school shooting threats he allegedly made in 2023.
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More recently, David Phenix, a math teacher at Apalachee, broke his silence on the tragic incident after reportedly being hospitalized for more than a week due to gunshot wounds.
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