Crime
Shawn Stines Asked Mullins’ Phone to Call Daughter Before Opening Fire Seconds After Viewing Judge’s Screen
Surveillance footage captured the entire confrontation, showing Stines opening fire on Mullins multiple times.
In a shocking turn of events, former Letcher County Sheriff Shawn Stines has been indicted on murder charges following the fatal shooting of Judge Kevin Mullins in his chambers.
New details revealed in court proceedings shed light on the events leading up to the tragic incident.
According to testimony from Kentucky State Police Detective Clayton Stamper, Sheriff Stines attempted to contact his daughter multiple times on the day of the shooting, even using Judge Mullins’ phone.
Surveillance footage captured the entire confrontation, showing Stines opening fire on Mullins multiple times.
Despite his actions, Stines remained calm after the shooting and offered little explanation for his actions.
However, the state presented evidence suggesting premeditation, including the fact that Stines and Mullins had met for lunch earlier in the day and that Stines had expressed concerns about his family’s safety.
Stines’ attorney argued for a lesser charge of first-degree manslaughter, citing extreme emotional disturbance.
However, the judge ruled that the evidence supported the murder charge.
Governor Andy Beshear had previously requested Stines’ resignation, and Stines ultimately announced his retirement from the sheriff’s office.
The case is now headed to a grand jury, where a decision on Stines’ future will be made.
Crime
19-year-old Ladaibrien Acker killed after shooting at gas station on US-90 in Waveland
Following their investigation, police arrested 22-year-old Robert George Sams Jr. in connection with the shooting.
Waveland, MS – The Waveland Police Department is investigating a tragic early morning shooting on Saturday that claimed the life of a 19-year-old man and injured a woman.
At approximately 1:33 a.m., officers responded to reports of gunfire at a gas station on US-90 in Waveland.
Upon arrival, they discovered 19-year-old Ladaibrien Acker, a Waveland resident, in the parking lot suffering from gunshot wounds to the chest.
Emergency medical personnel quickly transported Acker to a local hospital, but despite their efforts, he succumbed to his injuries.
During the course of the investigation, authorities identified a second victim—a female who had been shot in the arm. She received medical treatment and has since been released from the hospital.
Following their investigation, police arrested 22-year-old Robert George Sams Jr. in connection with the shooting.
Sams has been charged with first-degree murder and aggravated assault.
The Waveland Police Department confirmed that the investigation remains active and ongoing.
Authorities are working to determine the circumstances that led to the shooting.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Waveland Police Department at 228-467-3669 or Hancock County Central Dispatch at 228-255-9191.
The department extended its condolences to the family of the deceased and expressed its commitment to ensuring justice is served.