TWO women have been killed and multiple others injured after a horror double shooting in Kentucky.
A gunman opened fire at a state trooper at around 11:35 am at Blue Grass Airport in Lexington before going on a shooting spree at a church.
The shooter then fled to the Richmond Road Baptist Church where they carried out a second horror shooting, gunning down multiple individuals.
“I’m heartbroken to share the shooting in Lexington at Richmond Road Baptist Church has taken the lives of two people,” Governor Andy Beshear said in a statement on X.
“Other injuries- including a Kentucky State Police trooper from the initial stop — are being treated at a nearby hospital.”
Lexington Police Chief Lawrence Weathers said the suspect was pulled over by a state trooper near to the local airport.
He then went on a frenzied attack, first shooting the officer and leaving him wounded.
Moments later he carjacked a vehicle and fled to Richmond Road Baptist Church and began shooting at people there.
Two women, aged 72 and 32, were killed with two male parishioners also injured, according to police.
It is believed that the suspect may have had a connection to those he attacked at the church, Weathers added.
The suspected gunman was later killed at the church after he killed two women, the Lexington Police Department confirmed.
Preliminary information indicates that the suspect may have had a connection to the individuals at the church, Weathers said.
“Kentucky State Police is aware of a trooper-involved shooting incident that occurred on July 13, 2025, at 11:36 a.m. in Fayette County,” cops wrote on X.
“The suspect shot a trooper and then fled the scene, ending up at the Richmond Road Baptist Church, at which time KSP and Lexington Police Dept were able to secure the suspect.
“At this time, we can confirm that the trooper is receiving medical attention.”
EMS rushed to the scene where there were multiple victims.
The condition and exact number of those injured is not yet not known.
“KSP will provide more information as it becomes available,” the police statement added.
An investigation is ongoing which is impacting Terminal Drive meaning people using the airport are being directed to use other parking.
However all flights are running as scheduled.
“Kelley and I are praying for all the victims, the injured trooper, and their families,” Senator Rand Paul wrote on X.
“We are grateful for the brave first responders. Violence like this has no place.”
He added that he was “saddened to hear about the tragic shootings”.
Meanwhile, Gov Beshear asked for prayers for those who were injured.
Source : https://www.the-sun.com/news/14698573/kentucky-richmond-road-baptist-church-shooting-lexington/
