In Kentucky, a police chief killed a judge, who was a close friend, in his office.

A tragic event that occurred in Kentucky last month deeply shook the local community. Former Letcher County Sheriff Shawn "Mickey" Stines is accused of killing his long-time friend, District Judge Kevin Mullins, in his office.

In the incident that took place on September 19, it is alleged that 43-year-old Stines fired eight shots at 54-year-old Judge Mullins. Security camera footage shows the judge trying to hide behind his desk, but Stines continued to follow him and fire.

Before the incident, the two men had lunch together with their colleagues. It is known that they had a private meeting in Mullins' office after lunch. The footage shows Stines making several phone calls before the incident occurred.

After the murder, Stines surrendered. It has been reported that he made strange statements while being arrested, such as "Treat me fairly" and "They are trying to kidnap my wife and child."

Three days before the incident, Stines' name had been removed from a federal case. In this case, it was alleged that a deputy sheriff had forced a woman to have sex in Mullins' office. However, it is still unknown whether this case is related to the murder.

Stines had previously worked as a bailiff in Mullins' court and was elected sheriff in 2018. The two had been friends for many years.

Currently incarcerated, Stines claims he did not commit the murder. If found guilty, he could face the death penalty for killing a public official.

This shocking event has deeply affected the small Kentucky community and raised concerns about trust in local government.