A shocking incident unfolded in Lexington, Kentucky, where two women were fatally shot at a church during a violent spree that began with a police officer being shot nearby.
Two Women Killed in Church Shooting in Kentucky
Two Women Killed in Church Shooting in Kentucky
Tragedy strikes as gunfire erupts at Richmond Road Baptist Church, leaving two women dead.
In a harrowing event on Sunday, a gunman opened fire at the Richmond Road Baptist Church in Lexington, resulting in the deaths of two women aged 72 and 32. The shooting also left two male parishioners injured. Law enforcement officials reported that the shooter had previously fired upon a state trooper, who was later taken to a medical facility and is now in stable condition.
Governor Andy Beshear conveyed his sorrow on social media, condemning the violence and emphasizing that such acts have no place in the state or nation. The series of events began around 11:36 local time when the suspect's vehicle was noticed due to a registration plate alert near the Blue Grass Airport, prompting a police response.
When officers approached the car, the suspect opened fire, hit the trooper, and fled the scene by stealing another vehicle while evading law enforcement. The pursuit ended at the church, about 16 miles away, where the shooting consequences became tragically evident. The shooter was subsequently killed by police during the confrontation. As investigations continue, the community mourns the loss and seeks answers in a time of grief.
Governor Andy Beshear conveyed his sorrow on social media, condemning the violence and emphasizing that such acts have no place in the state or nation. The series of events began around 11:36 local time when the suspect's vehicle was noticed due to a registration plate alert near the Blue Grass Airport, prompting a police response.
When officers approached the car, the suspect opened fire, hit the trooper, and fled the scene by stealing another vehicle while evading law enforcement. The pursuit ended at the church, about 16 miles away, where the shooting consequences became tragically evident. The shooter was subsequently killed by police during the confrontation. As investigations continue, the community mourns the loss and seeks answers in a time of grief.
