A Kentucky judge was shot and killed Thursday in his court chambers.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said he was informed that a judge in Letcher County was killed.
“There is far too much violence in this world, and I pray there is a path to a better tomorrow,” he wrote on X.
One person was reportedly in custody, but authorities have not disclosed any details about the shooting or have identified the judge killed or the suspect.
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Fox News Digital has reached out to the Kentucky State Police.
Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman said his office will collaborate with Jackie Steele, the commonwealth’s attorney for the 27th Judicial Circuit, as special prosecutors in the case.
“We will fully investigate and pursue justice,” he posted on social media.
Letcher County Public Schools said it was ordered to go into mandatory lockdowns because of “an active shooting” in the downtown area.
“Your children are safe,” the district wrote online. “The shooter has been apprehended, but KSP has not released us to come out of lockdown. Your children were never in a concerning situation. Please give us time to work with KSP to figure out our next steps.”
The Kentucky Court of Justice system said it was aware of the killing and is cooperating with law enforcement.
“At this moment, we are not able to share further details, but we will provide updates as more information becomes available,” it said on social media. “Our deepest sympathies go out to all those impacted by this tragic event, and our thoughts and prayers are with the community during this challenging time.”
