Kentucky Sheriff Accused of Shooting Judge at Courthouse

Coroner Confirms One Dead

A Kentucky sheriff was arrested and charged following a shooting inside the county courthouse. A warrant was issued for Lawrence County Sheriff John Kirk, who was taken into custody without incident, Kentucky State Police said in a statement. The shooting occurred just before 9 a.m. Monday in the Lawrence County Courthouse.

What We Know So Far:

- A Lawrence County Sheriff, John Kirk, has been arrested and charged in connection with a deadly shooting at the Lawrence County Courthouse. - One person, identified as the county judge, has been confirmed dead by the coroner. - State police are investigating the shooting, and no motive has been released. The victim has been identified as William Stokes, a judge at the courthouse. Stokes was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the Lawrence County Coroner's Office. State police have not released a motive for the shooting, and the investigation is ongoing.