In Kentucky, Letcher County Sheriff Mickey Stines has been charged with murdering District Judge Kevin Mullins.

Kentucky State Police got a 911 call from the Letcher County Courthouse close to 3 p.m. yesterday, with reports of gunshots from within the courthouse.

Judge Mullins was pronounced dead on the scene after lifesaving measures were unsuccessful.

An investigation by Kentucky State Police indicates Sheriff Stines shot Judge Mullins after an argument. Stines was taken into custody and charged with first-degree murder.

The investigation is still ongoing.