Kentucky Church Shooting Kills 2, Injures Trooper, Suspect Dead

A shooting in Lexington, Kentucky, began when a suspect shot a state trooper near Blue Grass Airport before fleeing to Richmond Road Baptist Church, where he killed two women, aged 72 and 32, and wounded two men. The suspect, who may have had a connection to the church members, was killed by police at the scene, ending the shooting spree. The injured state trooper and other victims were treated at a nearby hospital, with one man in critical condition and another stable. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear called for prayers and commended the swift response of local law enforcement. The incident has raised serious concerns about safety in places of worship and the broader issue of gun violence in communities. Investigations are ongoing, and authorities have withheld the suspect’s identity pending family notification.