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

Sep 19, 2024, 11:20 PM

Letcher County, Kentucky, Sheriff Mickey Stines, 43, has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder after allegedly shooting and killing District Judge Kevin Mullins in his courthouse chambers. The incident occurred following an argument between the two officials. The fatal shooting took place at the Letcher County Courthouse in Whitesburg, Kentucky. Governor Andy Beshear confirmed the death of Judge Mullins and expressed condolences. Local schools were placed on lockdown as a precautionary measure. Sheriff Stines, a registered Democrat, was taken into custody at the scene without incident.