The town of 1,600 people nestled in Kentucky's Appalachian region was reeling Thursday after Sheriff Shawn "Mickey" Stines was arrested and charged with first-degree murder after allegedly shooting District Judge Kevin Mullins in his chambers. This incident has stunned the community that was already grappling with the unexpected death of a public figure sworn to uphold the law, raising questions about safety and leadership in the local law enforcement.
Retired deputy Eugene Slone expressed disbelief, saying, "When they told me what had happened, I thought it was a dream. I couldn't believe it was real." This sentiment encapsulates the shock reverberating through the community as they grapple with the sudden loss of a trusted figure and the horror of the actions taken by another, complicating the already fragile trust in law enforcement.
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