Kentucky judge shot, killed in his chambers; sheriff charged with murder
LETCHER COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT/WKYT) - A Kentucky sheriff is charged with the murder of a district court judge.
According to Kentucky State Police, at around 2:55 Thursday afternoon, they received a 9-1-1 call from the Letcher County Courthouse in reference to shots being fired from inside the building.
Several law enforcement agencies and emergency medical services responded to the scene and located District Judge Kevin Mullins, 54, with multiple gunshot wounds.
KSP says lifesaving measures were attempted but unsuccessful.
Mullins was pronounced dead on scene by the Letcher County Coroner’s Office.
KSP’s preliminary investigation indicates that Letcher County Sheriff Shawn Mickey Stines, 43, shot Mullins following an argument inside the courthouse.
https://www.wkyt.com/2024/09/20/kentucky-judge-shot-killed-his-chambers-sheriff-charged-with-murder/
I don't really know this story, but if I had proof that the judge was planning to kidnap my wife and kids, I would probably have acted the same way. I would think he temporarily lost his mind, But who knows. JMO. Sheriffs uphold justice, but he is still human, he sees all the crimes going on.
