Now to eastern Kentucky and a story getting attention all over the country.

A sheriff accused of shooting and killing a judge and his own chambers.

That law enforcement officer now charged with first degree murder.

This community is small in nature and we're all shooting.

The community of Whitesburg in Letcher County, rattled by a deadly shooting at a local high school briefly placed on lockdown.

What you're going to hear from Vicki Johnston's fired at District Judge Kim Mullins following an argument inside the courthouse.

He was pronounced deceased on scene and this w y EMT coverage of a press conference.

Kentucky State Trooper Matt Gayheart was questioned about a possible motive.

No, no, there was an argument between the two to let up, but what exactly transpired prior to the shots being fired?

I still think that we're trying to get answers to.

KSP is taking the lead on this investigation.

Sheriff Mickey Stynes remains in custody facing a charge of murder in the first degree.

He was arrested on scene without incident.

This as the investigation unfolds into what led to this tragedy.

We're going to stick together, get through all night at the in response to Judge Mullen's death.

Chief Justice Lawrence Van Meter has ordered flags at court buildings to have staff through Monday.