Kentucky Sheriff Charged with Murder of District Judge in Courthouse Shooting

Sheriff Shawn Stines allegedly shot Judge Kevin Mullins in a heated confrontation captured on video, sparking a high-profile investigation.

Surveillance footage shows Letcher County Sheriff Shawn Stines pointing a gun at Judge Kevin Mullins before allegedly shooting him multiple times.
The shooting occurred on September 19, 2024, inside the judge's chambers following a heated argument between the two men.
Stines, who has since retired, was arrested immediately after the incident and has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder.
Investigators are exploring a possible motive linked to Stines' daughter's phone number found on Mullins' phone, amid speculation of a sex scandal.
Authorities are analyzing cell phones and interviewing witnesses as part of the ongoing investigation into the fatal shooting.