UPDATE: Sept. 19 at 8:00 p.m.KSP Trooper Matt Gayheart said in a press conference on Thursday evening that multiple agencies responded to shots fired at the Letcher County Courthouse at approximately 3:00 p.m. on Thursday.When they arrived, they found 54-year-old Letcher County District Judge Kevin Mullins from Jackhorn with multiple gunshot wounds. Lifesaving measures were attempted, but Mullins was pronounced dead at the scene.Trooper Gayheart said that a preliminary investigation alleges that 43-year-old Letcher County Sheriff Shawn M. Stines from McRoberts fatally shot Mullins after an argument inside chambers. Gayheart added that the motive was unclear and that no one else was inside the judge's chambers when the incident occurred. Gayheart said that Stines was taken into custody without incident following the shooting and has been charged with one count of first-degree murder.Gayheart also said that Stines has been the sheriff for eight years and at this time it is unclear who the interim sheriff will be. Chief Justice VanMeter released a statement saying in part, I am shocked by this act of violence, and the court system is shaken by this news.UPDATE: Sept. 19 at 5:26 p.m. According to the Mountain Eagle, Letcher County District Judge Kevin Mullins has died following a Thursday afternoon shooting at the Letcher County Courthouse.In a post made to Facebook, the newspaper said that officials arrested Sheriff Mickey Stines in connection to the shooting after he surrendered himself to police. Governor Andy Beshear confirmed Mullins' death via X. "Sadly, I have been informed that a district judge in Letcher County was shot and killed in his chambers this afternoon," Beshear said. "There is far too much violence in this world, and I pray there is a path to a better tomorrow." Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman announced via Facebook that following the shooting, the Office of the Attorney General will "collaborate" with the 27th Judicial Circuit Jackie Steele. "We will fully investigate and pursue justice," Coleman said. Kentucky Auditor Allison Ball posted to X that she was "praying for Letcher County" and Judge Mullins. "May God protect this community and all those involved in the shooting," Ball said. A press release from the Kentucky Court of Justice said that the office was aware of the "tragic incident" that took place in Letcher County.The release went on to say that the branch is in contact with law enforcement agencies and are "offering (their) full support during this time." ORIGINAL STORY: Police responded to the Letcher County Courthouse on a deadly shooting on Thursday and, according to The Mountain Eagle, a sheriff has been arrested in connection to the shooting. The post detailed that the sheriff, reported as Mickey Stines, allegedly shot District Judge Kevin Mullins in his district office. The Letcher County Coroner confirmed to LEX 18 that the shooting is deadly but did not confirm the name of the victim. Letcher County Schools in the area were placed in lockdown and Letcher County Central High School reported that students were released after Kentucky State Police guidance. In addition, the Judicial Branch provided a statement regarding the shooting:This is a developing story and LEX 18 will have more information as it becomes available.