Sheriff Arrested in Fatal Shooting of Kentucky District Judge
Letcher County Courthouse Shooting Sparks Gun Violence Concerns
A shocking incident unfolded in Letcher County, Kentucky, as Sheriff Mickey Stines was arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of District Judge Kevin Mullins. The shooting occurred in Judge Mullins’ chambers at the county courthouse.
According to local reports and the Louisville Courier Journal, Stines is accused of perpetrating the deadly attack. WKYT confirmed the arrest and shooting location.
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear addressed the tragedy on social media:
“Sadly, I’ve been informed that a district judge in Letcher County was shot and killed in his chambers this afternoon. There’s far too much violence in this world; I pray for a path to a better tomorrow.”
The incident highlights the pervasive issue of gun violence in the United States. Earlier this month, a Kentucky highway shooting injured five people, and the gunman’s body was found after a 10-day manhunt.
Despite public support for stricter gun control, efforts face opposition from powerful gun rights groups and constitutional protections.
