Kentucky Sheriff Mickey Stines Arrested for Murder of Judge Kevin Mullins in Courthouse

Sep 20, 2024, 12:25 AM

Letcher County Sheriff Mickey Stines, 43, has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder after fatally shooting District Judge Kevin Mullins multiple times in his chambers at the Letcher County Courthouse in Whitesburg, Kentucky. The incident occurred following an argument between the sheriff and the judge. Governor Andy Beshear confirmed the judge's death and expressed condolences. Local schools were placed on lockdown as a precaution. The sheriff was taken into custody without incident.