A Kentucky decide was fatally shot in his chambers on Thursday, Governor Andy Beshear introduced.
The Mountain Eagle reported that Letcher County Sheriff Mickey Stines fatally shot District Choose Kevin Mullins.
“Sadly, I’ve been knowledgeable {that a} district decide in Letcher County was shot and killed in his chambers this afternoon. There may be far an excessive amount of violence on this world, and I pray there’s a path to a greater tomorrow,” Andy Beshear stated.
Sadly, I’ve been knowledgeable {that a} district decide in Letcher County was shot and killed in his chambers this afternoon.
There may be far an excessive amount of violence on this world, and I pray there’s a path to a greater tomorrow. ^AB
— Governor Andy Beshear (@GovAndyBeshear) September 19, 2024
ABC Information reported:
A Kentucky decide was shot and killed in his chambers on Thursday, in line with Gov. Andy Beshear.
The incident occurred on the Letcher County Courthouse, the governor stated.
The Letcher County Coroner confirmed to ABC Information {that a} dying occurred on the courthouse. The identify of the deceased particular person has not been launched.
The courthouse can be closed on Friday, in line with an order by Letcher County Choose/Govt Terry Adams.
In a press release Thursday, the Kentucky Court docket of Justice stated, “We’re at present in touch with regulation enforcement businesses, together with Kentucky State Police, and are providing our full help throughout this tough time. Whereas the investigation is ongoing, we’re dedicated to offering help in any method that we will.”
“Our deepest sympathies exit to all these impacted by this tragic occasion, and our ideas and prayers are with the neighborhood throughout this difficult time,” the judicial department added.
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