A series of shootings in Kentucky has left one suspect dead and multiple people injured, including a state police officer. The incidents occurred in the Lexington area, with the first shooting taking place at a Blue Grass Airport road, followed by a second shooting at a Richmond Road Baptist Church, where multiple people were injured. The suspect fled to the church, where they were later apprehended by police. The governor of Kentucky has asked for prayers for those affected by the violence.
Lexington, KY - A series of shootings in Lexington, Kentucky, has left one suspect dead and multiple people injured, including a state police officer. The incidents began on Sunday afternoon with a shooting near the Blue Grass Airport, followed by a second shooting at the Richmond Road Baptist Church, where multiple people were injured. The suspect fled to the church, where they were later apprehended by police. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has asked for prayers for those affected by the violence.
The first shooting occurred around 11:36 a.m. near the Blue Grass Airport, where a Kentucky State Police trooper was shot and wounded. The suspect then fled the scene and traveled to the Richmond Road Baptist Church in the 5800 block of Old Richmond Road. At the church, multiple people were shot, and the suspect was killed. The trooper and the other victims are currently receiving medical treatment at a nearby hospital [1].
Governor Beshear issued a statement on social media, expressing his concern for the victims and thanking the Lexington Police Department and Kentucky State Police for their swift response. He also encouraged prayers for those affected by the violence [2].
The incidents have left the local community shaken, with roads in the area temporarily closed for investigation. The exact number of victims and the extent of their injuries have not yet been released. The Kentucky Attorney General's office has offered to support local and state agencies in their investigation [3].
The Lexington Police Department and Kentucky State Police are working together to provide more information as it becomes available. The department has temporarily closed some roads nearby for the safety of the surrounding community and will continue to assist with traffic until the investigation is complete.
This is a developing story, and more details are expected to emerge as the investigation progresses.
References:
[1] https://www.lex18.com/news/covering-kentucky/1-taken-to-hospital-with-reported-serious-injuries-following-shooting-near-blue-grass-airport
[2] https://www.kentucky.com/news/local/crime/article310575210.html
[3] https://www.newsmax.com/us/kentucky-church-shooting-suspect/2025/07/13/id/1218608/
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