Two shootings in Kentucky injured multiple numbers of people, including a trooper

A state trooper and multiple other people are injured in what authorities described as a series of incidents in Lexington, Kentucky, after a suspect first shot at the trooper.

According to a statement from the Kentucky State Police, the suspect shot a trooper in Fayette County at 11:36 a.m. and then ran away. The suspect was found by troopers and the Lexington Police Department at the Richmond Road Baptist Church.

“There are multiple victims at the church, and EMS is on the scene providing care,” state police said. “The suspect is deceased.”

There was no more information given regarding what transpired at the church or who the victims were. It is still not apparent what their situations are or what the condition of the trooper who was shot is.

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said in a post to X, “Kentucky, we are aware of a series of incidents in Lexington around one suspect, including a trooper-involved shooting and an additional shooting at Richmond Road Baptist Church with multiple injuries. The trooper and others are being treated at a nearby hospital.” He added, “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. Details are still emerging, and we will share more information as available.”

State police did not say whether the incident had any connection to another shooting reported at around the same time near Blue Grass Airport, about 16 miles northwest of the church.

Blue Grass Airport said in a statement that there was a "incident" on a road on airport grounds. The airport said it temporarily closed the roadway and terminal out of precaution but that it was later reopened.