A shocking incident unfolded in the Letcher County Courthouse in Whitesburg, Kentucky, resulting in the tragic death of District Judge Kevin Mullins. The accused, Letcher County Sheriff Shawn M. Stines, has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the shooting.
According to Kentucky State Police, the preliminary investigation suggests that Sheriff Stines shot Judge Mullins multiple times following an argument inside the courthouse chambers. The exact nature of the argument remains unclear at this time.
