The series of events began around 11:36 AM local time when police executed a traffic stop on the suspect's vehicle near Blue Grass Airport. After shooting the trooper during the stop and commandeering another vehicle, the suspect made his way to the church approximately 16 miles away, with police in pursuit. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear expressed his condolences online, condemning the violence that has erupted in the state and across the nation.
Two Women Killed in Shooting at Kentucky Church During Police Pursuit
Two Women Killed in Shooting at Kentucky Church During Police Pursuit
A tragic shooting incident unfolded at a Baptist church in Lexington, Kentucky, leaving two women dead and multiple injuries.
In a violent Sunday attack at the Richmond Road Baptist Church, two women—aged 72 and 32—were shot dead following a police pursuit of a gunman who had previously shot a police officer. Two male parishioners also suffered injuries in the incident. Authorities are investigating the suspect's ties to the church, while the wounded officer remains in stable condition.
