WHITESVILLE, Kentucky — In a shocking incident out of Letcher County, Kentucky, Sheriff Shawn Stines has been arrested and charged with the murder of District Judge Kevin Mullins inside a Whitesville courthouse. The deadly shooting occurred in the courthouse on Thursday afternoon, leaving the local community stunned.
Mullins, 54, was reportedly shot multiple times. Kentucky State Police have confirmed that Stines, 53, surrendered to authorities without incident shortly after the shooting.
The motive for the murder remains unclear, and officials have yet to release further details regarding the circumstances leading up to the tragedy. The courthouse remains closed today as the investigation continues.
Judge Mullins had been a prominent figure in the district, and his death has sent shockwaves through the judicial and local community. Kentucky news outlets report that law enforcement is actively working to determine what sparked the fatal encounter between the sheriff and the judge.
More information is expected as the investigation unfolds.