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Gunman Shot Dead After Wounding Trooper and Killing Two at Lexington Church

Kentucky State Police investigators have opened a probe into why the shootings occurred, examining whether the gunman knew any victims.

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Police stand at the front of the Richmond Road Baptist Church as other officers maintain a perimeter following a shooting at the church in Lexington, Ky., Sunday, July 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Overview

  • The trooper wounded at a traffic stop near Blue Grass Airport Sunday morning remains in stable condition at a local hospital.
  • At Richmond Road Baptist Church, the shooter killed two women and wounded two men, with one man in critical and another in stable condition.
  • Three responding officers shot and killed the suspect at the church, ending the attacks.
  • The Kentucky State Police Critical Incident Response Team and Public Integrity Unit are investigating the gunman’s motive and possible connections to congregants.
  • Blue Grass Airport temporarily closed Terminal Drive and suspended operations for the investigation before resuming normal service with no further threats.