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(NewsNation) — The Kentucky sheriff arrested successful transportation with the fatal shooting of a section justice successful his courthouse chambers is acceptable to look virtually successful tribunal Wednesday morning.
Authorities accidental Letcher County Sheriff Shawn “Mickey” Stines, 43, changeable District Judge Kevin Mullins aggregate times past Thursday pursuing an statement successful the courthouse. Mullins, 54, died astatine the scene.
Stines, according to The Mountain Eagle, allegedly walked into the judge’s outer office, past told tribunal employees and others gathered determination that helium needed to talk with Mullins alone. After the 2 walked into the judge's chambers, witnesses heard shots. Stines walked retired with his hands up and surrendered to police.
Stines was charged with 1 number of first-degree murder. Police person not revealed a motive.
According to the Associated Press, a little apprehension citation from Thursday says: "Perpetrator utilized a firearm to sprout ... Letcher County District Judge Kevin Mullins. Judge Mullins succumbed to his injuries aft the shooting.”
Mullins was changeable astatine 2:55 p.m., and Stines' apprehension came 5 minutes later, per the citation, which has nary different accusation related to the shooting.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
