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NBC News
2 days ago
- NBC News
Three dead, including gunman, in Kentucky shootings at church and airport
Three people are dead, including the gunman, in a pair of shootings Sunday at Kentucky's Blue Grass Airport and at a storied Lexington church across town, authorities said. The unidentified shooter struck a Kentucky State Police trooper on a terminal road at Blue Grass Airport at 11:36 a.m., Lexington Police Chief Lawrence Weathers said. The trooper had pulled the gunman over after having received a license plate reader alert in the area. 'The trooper was shot and the suspect fled,' Weathers said, adding that the trooper was stabilized and receiving treatment. Law enforcement caught up with the shooter at Richmond Road Baptist Church, about 16 miles to the southeast, where he also opened fire, Weathers said. Officers fatally shot the gunman, he said, but not before at least four people at the church were struck, two fatally. 'Preliminary information indicates that the suspect may have had a connection to the individuals at the church,' Weathers said. 'Four individuals were shot on church property.' Fayette County Coroner Gary Ginn identified the two women pronounced dead at the scene as Beverly Gumm, 72, and Christina Combs, 32. Social media and public records indicate Gumm was Combs' mother and was married to the church's pastor. Of the two male victims shot at the church, one is in critical condition, while the other was stabilized, Weathers said. Ginn said he had not yet notified the gunman's family of his death so he cannot yet release his identity, which he said is known to police. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear addressed the series of shootings in a post on X. '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 wrote. 'Details are still emerging, and we will share more information as available.' The Lexington Fire Department said it responded to a shooting at the airport at 11:39 a.m. and transported one person with 'serious injuries' to the hospital, according to NBC affiliate WLEX of Lexington. Blue Grass Airport confirmed in a statement that an 'incident' occurred on airport property. The airport said that it temporarily closed a roadway and a terminal as a precaution but that they were later reopened. Weathers emphasized the shooting was not related to the airport. He said state troopers, along with the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, were assisting Lexington detectives with the investigation. He had nothing on a possible motive but noted that the church is home to a tight-knit group of worshippers. State Attorney General Russell Coleman thanked first responders in a statement and said he was praying for the families. His office was also ready to assist the agencies involved, he added. 'This is another reminder of the grave danger we ask law enforcement to face every single day,' Coleman said. CORRECTION (July 13, 2025, 6:57 p.m. ET): A previous version of this article misidentified the Fayette County coroner. He is Gary Ginn, not Bob Baker.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Lexington Richmond Road Baptist Church shooting suspect identified; police release first details on victims
Lexington police revealed that they have identified the suspect who fired shots at the Blue Grass Airport before fleeing to the Richmond Road Baptist Church on Sunday. Officers further added that two women have died following the incident in Kentucky. Lexington shooting suspect has been identified, officials confirmed on Sunday(Unsplash) The women, who were not identified, are aged 72 and 32, police said. The shooter, who is dead, has also been identified. But police did not release the name, explaining that their family has not been notified yet. Read More: Louisville shooting: Active shooter alert at Kentucky Expo Center and fairground; first video emerges Authorities confirmed that the suspect fled to the church, where two men were shot and injured. The shooter had shot a state trooper near the Blue Grass Airport. Lexington Police Chief Lawrence Weathers said the trooper pulled over a vehicle near the airport. After shooting the trooper, the suspect carjacked a vehicle and fled to the church, where they began shooting at people there. The trooper was shot at 11:36 AM in Fayette County, where Lexington is located, state police said. Read More: Huntington shooting: At least 1 shot after gunfire erupts in parking lot Both men from the church were taken to the hospital. One of the victims is in critical condition, and the other is stable. The suspect was later killed by Lexington police. Earlier in teh day, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear issued a statement, asking residents to thank law enforcement for their response to the incidents. '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,' he said in a post on X, platform formerly known as Twitter. The Blue Grass Airport posted on X at 1 p.m. ET (1700 GMT) that there was a law enforcement investigation affecting a portion of an airport road, but that all flights and operations were now proceeding normally. (With inputs from Reuters)
Yomiuri Shimbun
2 days ago
- Yomiuri Shimbun
Two Women Killed in Kentucky Church Shooting after Trooper Shot; Suspect Killed, Police Say
Two women died Sunday at a church in Lexington, Kentucky, in a shooting rampage that began when a state trooper was wounded after making a traffic stop, police said. The suspect in both shootings was also killed. The suspect carjacked a vehicle after the traffic stop near Lexington's airport and fled to Richmond Road Baptist Church, where he opened fire, city Police Chief Lawrence Weathers said. Killed in the shootings at the church were a 72-year-old woman and a 32-year-old woman, the local coroner said. Two other people were wounded at the church and taken to a local hospital, the police chief said. One victim sustained critical injuries and the other was in stable condition, Weathers said. The suspect was shot by police and died at the scene, he said. The suspect was not immediately identified pending notification of family, he said. 'Preliminary information indicates that the suspect may have had a connection to the individuals at the church,' the police chief said at a news conference. The trooper stopped the vehicle after receiving a 'license plate reader alert' and was shot about 11:30 a.m., Weathers said. The trooper was in stable condition, he said. Police tracked the carjacked vehicle to the Baptist church, the police chief said. The church is about 16 miles 26 kilometers) from where the trooper was shot. The shootings remain under investigation, Weathers said. Fayette County Coroner Gary Ginn said the church is home to a small, tight-knit congregation. '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,' Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said in a social media post. State Attorney General Russell Coleman said detectives with his office were ready to support local and state agencies. 'Today, violence invaded the Lord's House,' Coleman said in a statement. 'The attack on law enforcement and people of faith in Lexington shocked the entire Commonwealth.'
Mint
2 days ago
- Mint
Kentucky shooting: Gunman kills 2, wounds 2 at Lexington church; Cops kill suspect
Two women were killed on Sunday at a church in Lexington, Kentucky, during a shooting rampage that began when a state trooper was wounded after making a traffic stop, according to police. The suspect connected to both shootings was also fatally shot. Two others were wounded at the church and taken to a local hospital. One victim sustained critical injuries and the other was in stable condition, police said. After wounding a state trooper during a traffic stop near Lexington's airport, the suspect carjacked a vehicle and fled to Richmond Road Baptist Church, where he began shooting, according to Police Chief Lawrence Weathers. Killed in the shootings at the church were a 72-year-old woman and a 32-year-old woman. Two other people were wounded at the church and taken to a local hospital, the police chief said. The suspect was shot by police and died at the scene, he said. The suspect was not immediately identified pending notification of family, he said. 'Preliminary information indicates that the suspect may have had a connection to the individuals at the church,' the police chief said at a news conference. The trooper stopped the vehicle after receiving a 'license plate reader alert' and was shot about 11:30 a.m., Weathers said. The trooper was in stable condition, he said. Police tracked the carjacked vehicle to the Baptist church, the police chief said. The church is about 16 miles 26 kilometers) from where the trooper was shot. The shootings remain under investigation, Weathers said. Fayette County Coroner Gary Ginn said the church is home to a small, tight-knit congregation. '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,' Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said in a social media post. State Attorney General Russell Coleman said detectives with his office were ready to support local and state agencies. 'Today, violence invaded the Lord's House,' Coleman said in a statement. 'The attack on law enforcement and people of faith in Lexington shocked the entire Commonwealth."
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
Multiple people injured at a Kentucky church after suspect shot a state trooper, police say
Multiple people were injured at a Lexington, Kentucky, church Sunday after a suspect shot a state trooper, police said. The suspect is also dead. The incident unfolded around 11:35 a.m. local time when the unidentified suspect shot at a trooper and fled the scene before ending up at Richmond Road Baptist Church, Kentucky State Police said in a post on X. Multiple people were injured at the church, police said without elaborating. State troopers and the Lexington Police Department secured the suspect, who is dead. It is unclear how the suspect died. The injured trooper is 'receiving medical attention,' police said. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said both incidents were shootings. '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,' the governor said in a post on X. This is a developing story and will be updated.
