Kentucky Sheriff Mickey Stines Arrested for Fatal Shooting of Judge Kevin Mullins at Courthouse

Sep 20, 2024, 12:36 AM

Letcher County Sheriff Mickey Stines, 43, has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder after allegedly shooting and killing District Judge Kevin Mullins in his chambers at the Letcher County Courthouse in Whitesburg, Kentucky. The incident occurred following an argument between the two officials. The shooting, which resulted in a fatality, has been confirmed by Governor Andy Beshear and multiple news sources. Local schools were placed on lockdown as a precaution. Stines was taken into custody at the scene without incident. The investigation is ongoing.