Who Is Mickey Stines? Letcher County Sheriff Reportedly Arrested For Shooting District Judge Kevin Mullins

A tragic shooting incident occurred earlier today at the Letcher County Courthouse, resulting in one fatality. Letcher County Sheriff Mickey Stines was involved in the event; he was taken into custody not long after the gunshot. Sheriff Stines is accused of shooting District Judge Kevin Mullins in Mullins' office, which is next to the Letcher District Courtroom, according to reporting from The Mountain Eagle. After the incident, Stines turned himself in to the police.The inquiry is presently focused on the motivations behind this deadly conduct. Regarding the events before the shooting or the connection between Stines and Mullins, the authorities have not released any information. The Kentucky Court of Justice acknowledged the tragedy in a statement following the occurrence. They stated, “The Kentucky Court of Justice is aware of a tragic incident that occurred today in Letcher County. We are currently in contact with law enforcement agencies, including Kentucky State Police, and are offering our full support during this difficult time.”The statement further emphasized the court’s commitment to assisting with the ongoing investigation: “While the investigation is ongoing, we are committed to providing assistance in any way that we can.”Additionally, the Kentucky Court of Justice expressed condolences to those affected by the shooting: “At this moment, we are not able to share further details, but we will provide updates as more information becomes available. Our deepest sympathies go out to all those impacted by this tragic event, and our thoughts and prayers are with the community during this challenging time.”As the situation develops, further details are expected to emerge. The community of Letcher County grapples with the implications of this shocking incident, which has raised significant concerns regarding safety within the judicial system.