A Kentucky state judge was shot and killed in his chambers on Thursday, Governor Andy Beshear (D) confirmed. The tragic incident occurred at the Letcher County Courthouse in Whitesburg, Kentucky. Governor Beshear announced the shocking news in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter.
Details surrounding the circumstances of the shooting remain unclear at this time. Governor Beshear’s statement reflected on the increasing violence in society, expressing hopes for a more peaceful future.
The Kentucky Court of Justice released a statement acknowledging the incident and assured that they are actively cooperating with law enforcement agencies, including the Kentucky State Police, to investigate the matter further.
“The Kentucky Court of Justice is aware of a tragic incident that occurred today in Letcher County,” the statement read. “At this moment, we are not able to share further details, but we will provide updates as more information becomes available.”
As this situation develops, updates are expected to be released by both state officials and the Kentucky Court of Justice. More information can be found on the Bloomberg Law website.