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Kentucky Sheriff Mickey Stines Arrested After Allegedly Killing Judge Kevin Mullins in Whitesburg Courthouse

Sep 19, 2024, 10:42 PM

Letcher County, Kentucky Sheriff Mickey Stines has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder after allegedly shooting and killing District Judge Kevin Mullins in his chambers at the courthouse in Whitesburg. The incident occurred on Thursday afternoon and has been confirmed by Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear. According to reports, the shooting followed an argument between Stines and Mullins. Emergency crews and authorities responded to the scene, and local schools were placed on lockdown as a precaution. The coroner confirmed that Judge Mullins died from the gunshot wounds.