Sheriff allegedly shoots judge in Kentucky courthouse chambers, officials say

In Kentucky, Sheriff Mickey Stines is accused of fatally shooting District Judge Kevin Mullins at a courthouse. The shooting occurred after an argument, and Stines has been detained and is expected to be charged with murder. The motive for the shooting has not been disclosed, and investigators are working to determine what led up to the incident. The small community of Whitesburg, where the courthouse is located, is devastated by the violence, and prayers are requested for the families involved. Mullins was overseeing various legal matters in the 47th Judicial District, and the Kentucky Court of Justice is working with state police to assist in the investigation. Attorney General Russell Coleman has promised a full investigation into the tragic event. The incident has shocked the community and authorities are working to understand the circumstances leading to the shooting. Relatives of Mullins and Stines have not commented on the incident. The community is reeling from the violence and hoping for justice to be served for all involved.

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