A Kentucky judge was shot and killed in his chambers on Thursday, according to Gov. Andy Beshear.
The incident occurred at the Letcher County Courthouse, the governor said.
Letcher County Courthouse in in Whitesburg, Ky.
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“Sadly, I have been informed that a district judge in Letcher County was shot and killed in his chambers this afternoon,” Beshear said in a statement on Thursday. “There is far too much violence in this world, and I pray there is a path to a better tomorrow.”
The Letcher County Coroner confirmed to ABC News that a death occurred at the courthouse. The name of the deceased person has not been released.
The courthouse will be closed on Friday, according to an order by Letcher County Judge/Executive Terry Adams.
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