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.
Court date set for Kentucky sheriff accused of killing judge
A rural Kentucky town is now at the center of national headlines after police say the local sheriff shot and killed a district judge.
A Kentucky sheriff killed a judge in his chambers after an argument, police say. Here’s what we know
A Kentucky sheriff allegedly shot and killed a judge after the two had an argument. Here’s what we know about the two men, the killing and the investigation so far.
Sheriff charged in killing of judge inside Kentucky courthouse, police say
A sheriff allegedly shot and killed a district judge inside the Letcher County Courthouse in Whitesburg, Kentucky, police said.
The question haunting a Kentucky town: Why would the sheriff shoot the judge?
They'd been friends for years and were two well-known elected officials. So why would Letcher County's sheriff shoot its only judge in the courthouse?
Tiny Kentucky town is rocked as its sheriff is jailed in the killing of a prominent judge
The violence erupted after an argument inside the courthouse, police said. It wasn’t clear what led to the shooting.
Police seek motive for sheriff accused of shooting Kentucky judge
The death of Kevin Mullins on Thursday shocked close-knit Whitesburg, Kentucky. The sheriff charged with murder is accused of ignoring sexual abuse inside the courthouse.
Kentucky town to lay judge to rest as questions swirl about argument police say led up to his killing and sheriff’s arrest
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.
Kentucky sheriff charged with shooting and killing a judge
A Kentucky sheriff has been charged with shooting and killing a judge in court chambers yesterday following an altercation. The motive is under investigation. NBC News' Adrienne Broaddus reports.
Sheriff allegedly guns down judge in his chambers
Investigators are searching for a motive after a Kentucky sheriff was arrested for allegedly gunning down a judge in his chambers, officials said. Letcher County Sheriff Shawn Stines has been charged with first-degree murder for allegedly shooting and killing Kentucky District Judge Kevin Mullins at the Letcher County Courthouse Thursday afternoon,
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Letcher County judge shot, sheriff arrested. See a timeline of events
Two days have passed since the Letcher County Sheriff allegedly walked into a judge's chambers and shot him. Here's a look at ...
Sheriff charged after allegedly fatally shooting judge at courthouse after argument
Thursday night as a Kentucky state trooper gave reporters details that state police had pieced together about a judge’s ...
KSP trooper: Argument preceded judge’s courthouse shooting death
Blue lights flashed in the background Thursday night as Kentucky State Trooper Matt Gayheart gave reporters details state police had pieced together about a judge’s ...
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Letcher County sheriff arrested, faces murder charge in deadly courthouse shooting
Spokesperson Matt Gayheart said in a news release that KSP Post 13 in Hazard received reports around 2:55 p.m. that shots were fired inside the courthouse. Multiple first-response agencies ...
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Kentucky sheriff charged in fatal shooting of judge at courthouse
Judge Kevin Mullins, 54, was fatally shot at the Letcher County Courthouse in Whitesburg, Kentucky, on Thursday afternoon, according to Kentucky State Police spokesperson Matt Gayheart.
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Kentucky sheriff killed judge in his chambers following an argument, police say. Here’s what we know
Kentucky State Police Trooper Matt Gayheart said at a Thursday evening news conference. Letcher County Sheriff Shawn M. Stines, 43, — whose role made him responsible for judges’ personal ...
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 — ...