Kentucky Judge Kevin Mullins was shot and killed after an argument with the county sheriff.
The incident happened at about 2 P.M. on September 19, 2024, at the Letcher County Courthouse in Whitesburg.
Highlights
- Shawn Mickey Stines assassinated Kentucky Judge Kevin Mullins inside the Letcher County Courthouse.
- Mullins was accused of physically abusing Sheriff Shawn’s wife.
- His family lives in the United States and is of White ethnicity.
Shooter Shawn Mickey Stines, 44, has been taken into custody and charged with one count of first-degree murder.
According to Trooper Matt Gayheart, the investigation is ongoing, and they are trying to figure out the motive of the incident.
Law enforcement received a 911 call at about 2:55 P.M. When the officials arrived, Kevin had multiple gunshot wounds.
About 50 employees were inside the courthouse when the incident happened. Luckily, no one else was hurt, and a school in the area was briefly locked down.
Announcing his passing on social media, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshar said,
“There is far too much violence in this world, and I pray there is a path to a better tomorrow.”
Twitter Users Said Kevin Mullins Physically Abused Sheriff’s Wife
One of the Twitter users, Smokahontas, tweeted that Sheriff Shawn Mickey Stines shot Kevin Mullins because he was accused of r*ping his wife.
The sheriff Mickey Stines shot Kevin Mullins, the judge accused of r*ping his wife.
I saw this and thought; Hmm, news outlets always say “alleged shooter” but this article from @AP on @FoxNews clearly states “District Judge Kevin Mullins, 54, was killed by Letcher County Sheriff Shawn M. Stines, 43, in his judge’s chambers.” very strange to me pic.twitter.com/Nk70yl65f2
— John (@JohnRhinesSTL) September 20, 2024
Without any facts to back up the story it sounds like you’re just spreading rumors. No offense, but as a retired cop I hate to hear that this happened and would love some sanity in the story, but for now…you’re literally the only one saying this and there’s zero to back it up
what I post is what I would tell my neighbors. I’m not a journalist, but I’m well-informed
Kevin Mullins Was Likely Unmarried And Lived With His Family
Kentucky Judge Kevin Mullins, 54, was born in 1970 in Kentucky, United States.
Mullins likely didn’t have a wife, which suggests he had no daughters.
However, he was living with his family in Kentucky, who were originally from the United States and were of White ethnicity.
Facebook comments suggesting a possible motive for the murder of Judge Kevin Mullins by Sheriff Shawn M. Stines 👀https://t.co/c4enI9rYGF https://t.co/NM6FcHLrWq pic.twitter.com/AFJngd0EwI
— kovak special (@yungh0v) September 20, 2024
His surname Mullins is a habitational name from one or more of the many places in France with a name derived from Old French Molins “mills,” including Moulins (Aisne) and Moulines (Calvados, Manche).
It suggests that his ancestors were deeply connected with French culture and history.
Sadly, Mullins’ tragic passing has shocked his entire family and close ones. His friends and relatives have poured their heartfelt condolences to his family to stay strong in this challenging period.
Additional Information
- Kevin Mullins earned a yearly salary of $76,121 as a district judge of Kentucky and had a net worth of $1.5 million.
- Mullins served as a prosecutor for over eight years in Letcher County.
- He graduated from the University of Kentucky and the Louis D. Brandeis School of Law.