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2 dead in Lexington church shooting, KY officials say
Two women are dead after a shooting at a Kentucky church on Sunday, officials said.
LEXINGTON, Ky. - Two people were killed, and multiple people were injured in a shooting at a Kentucky church.
State police said the suspect is now dead, according to state police.
What we know:
Authorities said the incident started Sunday morning on Terminal Drive near the Blue Grass Airport Sunday morning.
Police said around 11:30 a.m. local time, officers responded to a trooper being shot. The trooper had conducted a traffic stop before being shot and is now at a local hospital.
The suspect then fled the scene and later carjacked a victim. Bystanders helped the trooper after the shooting.
Authorities tracked down the suspect at the Richmond Road Baptist Church, where the suspect shot several people on church property.
Officers said it's believed the suspect had a connection to the church.
Two women, a 72-year-old and a 32-year-old, were killed, and two men were injured at the church.
The suspect was later shot by law enforcement and was pronounced dead at the scene.
What we don't know:
It is not known what led to the shooting. The suspect has not been identified per notification of family.
Multiple people were hurt in a shooting Sunday, July 13, 2025, at a church in Kentucky. Image: WDKY
What's next:
The law enforcement officers were placed on administrative assignment after firing their weapons at the suspect, per policy.
Multiple people were hurt in a shooting Sunday, July 13, 2025, at a church in Kentucky. Image: WDKY
What they're saying:
"I’m heartbroken to share the shooting in Lexington at Richmond Road Baptist Church has taken the lives of two people," Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said in a social media post. "Other injuries — including a Kentucky State Police trooper from the initial stop — are being treated at a nearby hospital."
"Please pray for everyone affected by these senseless acts of violence, and let’s give thanks for the swift response by the Lexington Police Department and Kentucky State Police," Beshear said.
Multiple people were hurt in a shooting Sunday, July 13, 2025, at a church in Kentucky. Image: WDKY
The Source: The Associated Press contributed to this report. The information in this story comes from statements and updates provided by Kentucky State Police and Governor Andy Beshear. This story was reported from Los Angeles.