Particle.news

Download on the App Store

Kentucky Authorities Probe Deadly Lexington Church Shooting

Authorities are examining the suspect’s criminal background with potential links to victims as the community mourns.

Overview

  • On July 13, Guy House shot a state trooper near Blue Grass Airport, then carjacked a vehicle and opened fire at Richmond Road Baptist Church, killing two women and wounding two men before officers fatally shot him.
  • The slain victims have been identified as 34-year-old Christina Combs and her mother, 72-year-old Beverly Gumm, while Pastor Jerry Gumm and his son-in-law, Randy Combs, remain hospitalized.
  • The state trooper wounded during the initial traffic stop is now in stable condition after receiving emergency treatment, with bystanders credited for providing life-saving aid.
  • House, 47, was due in court for a domestic violence hearing the next day and had a lengthy criminal record that included felony firearm possession and a 2022 Crime Stoppers wanted listing.
  • Kentucky State Police, the state attorney general’s office and local agencies continue to investigate House’s motive and background, but no official motive has been released.