Suspect kills trooper before fleeing to church and dying in Lexington
- A suspect shot a Kentucky State Police trooper near the Blue Grass Airport before fleeing to a church.
- Multiple people were injured at the Richmond Road Baptist Church, and the suspect was later found dead.
- Governor Beshear responded to the violence, urging prayers for those affected and praising law enforcement efforts.
On July 13, 2025, a serious incident occurred in Lexington, Kentucky, involving multiple shootings that resulted in injuries to several individuals and the death of a suspect. The series of events began around 11:35 a.m. local time when an unidentified suspect opened fire on a Kentucky State Police trooper near the Blue Grass Airport. Following the attack on the trooper, who was shot on Terminal Drive, the suspect fled the scene and later arrived at the Richmond Road Baptist Church. State police indicated that the suspect was subsequently found dead at the church. In the immediate aftermath of the incident, Kentucky State Police confirmed that the injured trooper was receiving medical attention and was reported to be in stable condition. The police also noted that there were multiple victims at the church who were receiving care from paramedics on-site. While the specifics of the injuries sustained by those victims were not disclosed, law enforcement officials indicated that the situation remained serious and under investigation. Governor Andy Beshear of Kentucky addressed the incident via social media, expressing condolences to those impacted by the violent events and acknowledging the swift response by both the Lexington Police Department and the Kentucky State Police. Governor Beshear condemned the actions of the suspect and urged the public to pray for the victims. Statements from police suggested that both the shooting involving the trooper and the subsequent events at the church were part of the same series of violent acts initiated by the suspect. Authorities were on-site and had temporarily closed roads in the vicinity of the church and the airport as they conducted their investigation. The police stated that they would provide further information as it became available, emphasizing the need for community awareness and support as they worked to unravel the circumstances surrounding the suspect’s actions and the events that unfolded that day.