Two women were killed in a shooting at a Kentucky church on Sunday (July 13, 2025) in an incident that began after a state trooper was shot and wounded, authorities said. The suspect was also killed.
In a news conference, Lexington Police Chief Lawrence Weathers says it began after 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 suspect was later killed by Lexington police.
The shooting at the church resulted in multiple injuries, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said in a social media post. The trooper and others were being treated at a nearby hospital but other details were still emerging, the governor said. The extent of the injuries was not immediately known.
“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 said.
Published – July 14, 2025 12:42 am IST