Kentucky Judge Fatally Shot Inside His Chambers by Local Sheriff

What Happened?

A Kentucky judge was fatally shot inside his chambers by a local sheriff on Thursday, according to Kentucky State Police.

The shooting occurred at the courthouse in Allen County, Kentucky, around 9:30 a.m. The judge, identified as 58-year-old Danny E. Moore, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The sheriff, identified as 63-year-old Scott County Sheriff Jerry Evans, was taken into custody and charged with murder.

Motive

The motive for the shooting is not yet known. However, Kentucky State Police said that the judge and the sheriff had been involved in a "longstanding dispute."

The two men had reportedly been arguing over a property dispute for several years.

Investigation

Kentucky State Police are continuing to investigate the shooting. They have not yet released any further details about the incident.

The sheriff is being held in jail without bond. He is scheduled to appear in court on Friday for a preliminary hearing.

Reactions

The shooting has sent shockwaves through the small community of Allen County.

Many people are still trying to process what happened and why.

The shooting has also raised concerns about the safety of judges and other public officials.