A local sheriff has been charged with murder in the fatal shooting of a Kentucky judge who was killed in his chambers on Thursday, according to police
District Judge Kevin Mullins, who presided over Letcher County, was shot and killed at the Letcher County Courthouse, Kentucky State Police said.
The Letcher County Coroner confirmed to ABC News the name of the victim and that the death occurred at the courthouse. Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman said his office will collaborate with the Commonwealth's Attorney for the 27th Judicial Circuit, Jackie Steele, as special prosecutors in the case.The Kentucky Court of Justice said in a statement Thursday it is in contact with law enforcement agencies, including the Kentucky State Police, "and are offering our full support during this difficult time.
The courthouse will be closed on Friday, according to an order by Letcher County Judge/Executive Terry Adams.
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