Letcher County Sheriff Mickey Stines was charged with first-degree murder on September 19 after the fatal shooting of District Court Judge Kevin Mullins, 54, at the courthouse in Kentucky.
Reports from the Louisville Courier-Journal indicate that Stines was arrested following an argument with the judge in his office. Authorities have not yet provided a clear motive for the shooting.
The case has garnered significant attention, with Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear confirming the incident on X (formerly Twitter) and lamenting the prevalence of violence, expressing hope for a better future.
Gun violence continues to be a major concern in the United States. Despite public calls for stricter gun control, political resistance and a strong gun rights culture make it challenging to enact more regulations.
