Kentucky Sheriff Arrested after Shooting Death of District Judge in Courthouse
On Thursday evening at a news conference, Trooper Matt Gayheart of the Kentucky State Police stated 43-year-old Mickey Stines, sheriff of Letcher County, was charged with first-degree murder after turning himself in following the shooting, reported Linder and Mayorquin.
Courts, law enforcement adjusting after Letcher Co. sheriff’s alleged murder of judge
Days after Letcher County Sheriff Shawn M. Stines allegedly shot and killed District Judge Kevin Mullins in his court chambers, people in the county are still acclimating to the new status of things.
Funeral held for Letcher County judge shot to death in his chambers
A funeral was held Sunday for a Letcher County judge who was shot and killed in his chambers. According to Kentucky State Police, Letcher County sheriff Mickey Stines, 43, shot Judge Kevin Mullins, 54,
Kentucky Sheriff Shoots Judge: What Happened in Letcher County?
A sheriff fatally shot a judge in Kentucky on September 19, 2024. Learn about the situation and find out the identity of the sheriff, here.
Judge shot and killed at Letcher County Courthouse, Kentucky State Police investigating
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- State Police are investigating a fatal shooting at a courthouse in southeastern Kentucky. According to Kentucky State Police, Letcher County Sheriff Shawn Stines shot District Judge Kevin Mullins multiple times Thursday afternoon at the Letcher County Courthouse.
Who was Kevin Mullins, the district judge fatally shot in his chambers in Letcher County?
Letcher County Sheriff Mickey Stines, accused of killing Mullins, once served as a bailiff in the judge’s courtroom.
Kentucky Judge Allegedly Killed by Sheriff Remembered for Public Service as Residents Seek Answers
A Kentucky judge who was gunned down in his courthouse chambers was remembered for his public service as mourners looked for answers to unravel a mystery still shaking their tiny Appalachian town — why their popular sheriff is behind bars and charged with the slaying.
Kentucky Sheriff Remains Behind Bars After Judge's Death As Details Emerge
A Kentucky sheriff accused of fatally shooting District Judge Kevin Mullins will appear in court on Wednesday.
Kentucky judge had lunch with the sheriff now arrested in his killing, court clerk says
As residents of a small town in southeast Kentucky mourn the loss of a prominent district judge, they’re looking for answers about the argument that authorities say led up to his killing inside the judge’s chambers and the sheriff’s arrest in his death.
Funeral services held for Kentucky judge Kevin Mullins allegedly shot by sheriff in courthouse chamber
A Kentucky judge whom authorities said was fatally shot by a sheriff last week was remembered Sunday as a pioneer who fought against opioid addiction and favored treatment over jail for low-level drug offenders.
Suspect in shooting death of Kentucky deputy also shot at a state trooper earlier
Police heard shots inside a camper trailer during the search for the suspect and found him and the deputy with life-threatening injuries.
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Court system in Kentucky county to remain closed a week in wake of judge’s homicide
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Letcher County sheriff to be arraigned on murder charge Wednesday
The reopening comes just days after the incident that resulted in the death of Judge Mullins, who was fatally shot multiple times inside his chambers last Thursday.
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Funeral held for Letcher County judge shot by sheriff
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A funeral was held for the Letcher County District Judge who was shot and killed inside his chambers last week. Mourners gathered at Jenkins High School to honor Judge Kevin ...
‘He Saved Many Lives’: Small Kentucky Community Mourns Slain Judge
The fatal shooting of the judge has rocked the town of Whitesburg. On Sunday, friends, family and community members gathered ...