Kentucky Church Shooting: Trooper Shot, Several Injured, Suspect Killed

Tragedy struck Fayette County, Kentucky on Sunday when a shooting spree unfolded, leaving a state trooper injured and multiple people wounded at a local church. The suspect was later killed, and authorities are working to determine if the incident is connected to another shooting at Blue Grass Airport.

Shooting Spree Begins with Trooper Injured

The incident began with the shooting of a Kentucky state trooper in Fayette County. Details surrounding the initial shooting remain limited, but the trooper’s injuries prompted a swift response from law enforcement.

Second Shooting at Richmond Road Baptist Church

Following the initial shooting, the suspect fled to Richmond Road Baptist Church in Lexington, where a second, more devastating shooting occurred. Multiple churchgoers were injured in the attack, sending shockwaves through the community.

Suspect Killed, Airport Shooting Connection Investigated

The suspect was ultimately killed, though the circumstances surrounding their death are still under investigation. Authorities are now working diligently to determine if there’s a connection between this tragic incident and another shooting reported at nearby Blue Grass Airport. The community is left grappling with the violence and searching for answers.