That's in eastern Kentucky.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- State Police are investigating a shooting at a courthouse in southeastern Kentucky 

According to The Mountain Eagle, a sheriff shot a judge on Thursday afternoon at the Letcher County Courthouse. The paper reports that the sheriff has been arrested. 

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A Kentucky State Police vehicle displaying the agency's logo. (WDRB file photo).

Kentucky State Police Trooper Matt Gayheart tells WDRB that "all we can confirm is KSP Post 13 is working a shooting. The incident is isolated, and there is no threat to the public at this time." 

Gov. Andy Beshear confirmed in a post on social media that a judge was shot and killed in his chambers. 

"Sadly, I have been informed that a district judge in Letcher County was shot and killed in his chambers this afternoon. There is far too much violence in this world, and I pray there is a path to a better tomorrow."

Kentucky's Administrative Office of the Courts confirms there was shooting and called it a "tragic incident." 

Attorney General Russell Coleman posted a statement on social media. "Following the deadly shooting in Letcher County, our Office will collaborate with Commonwealth's Attorney for the 27th Judicial Circuit Jackie Steele as special prosecutors in this case. We will fully investigate and pursue justice."

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