A Kentucky Judge was shot and killed on Thursday in his court premises.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said he was informed that a Letcher County judge was killed.
“There is way too much violence in this world, and I pray there is a way to a better tomorrow,” he wrote on X.
One person was reportedly in custody, but authorities have not released any details about the shooting or identified him judge killed or the suspect.
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A judge was killed Thursday in Kentucky’s Letcher County Courthouse. (Google Maps)
Allison Ball, the state auditor of public accounts, identified the victim as District Judge Kevin Mullins.
Fox News Digital has reached out to the Kentucky State Police.
Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman said his office will partner with Jackie Steele, the commonwealth’s attorney for the 27th Judicial Circuit, as special prosecutors in the case.
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“We will fully investigate and pursue justice,” he wrote on social media.
Letcher County Public Schools said they were ordered to go into mandatory lockdowns due to “an active shooter” downtown.
“Your children are safe,” the district posted online. “The shooter has been apprehended, but KSP has not released us to get out of the lockdown. Your children were never in a situation of concern. Give us time to work with KSP to figure out our next steps.”
The Kentucky court system said it was aware of the killing and is cooperating with law enforcement.
“At this time, we are unable to share additional details, but we will provide updates as more information becomes available,” the social media post said. “Our deepest sympathies go out to all those affected by this tragic event, and our thoughts and prayers go out to the community during this challenging time.”