The sheriff of Letcher County, Mickey Stines, 43, shot and killed Judge Kevin Mullins, 54, following an argument in the courthouse, leading to first-degree murder charges.
Witnesses in the Letcher County Courthouse are being interviewed by investigators as authorities try to determine the circumstances that led to the fatal argument.
Governor Andy Beshear condemned the shooting on social media, expressing his regret over the increasing violence in society and hoping for a better future.
The community of Whitesburg is in shock after the incident, prompting lockdowns in nearby schools as initial fears of an active shooter were addressed.
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