Suspect dead, multiple people injured in series of Kentucky shootings, officials say

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The Lexington Herald-Leader reported that a Kentucky State Police Trooper was shot on Sunday morning at Blue Grass Airport in Fayette County. (Photo: X/@LaszloRealtor)Multiple people, including a Kentucky police trooper, were injured in a series of shootings around Lexington, the state’s governor and Kentucky State Police said on X.The state police said the sole suspect in the incident is dead and the police trooper is receiving treatment.One of the shootings took place at Richmond Road Baptist Church and emergency responders were at the scene treating multiple victims, state police said.Kentucky State Police is aware of a trooper-involved shooting incident that occurred on July 13, 2025, at 11:36 a.m. in Fayette County. The suspect shot a trooper and then fled the scene, ending up at the Richmond Road Baptist Church, at which time KSP and Lexington Police Dept— KY State Police (@kystatepolice) July 13, 2025The Lexington Herald-Leader reported that a Kentucky State Police Trooper was shot on Sunday morning at Blue Grass Airport in Fayette County. The suspect then fled to Richmond Road Baptist Church, about 17 miles (27 km) away, where multiple people were shot and wounded, the Herald-Leader added.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. 1/2— Governor Andy Beshear (@GovAndyBeshear) July 13, 2025Kentucky State Police and the Lexington Police Department apprehended the suspect at the church, the state police said on X.“Please pray for everyone affected by these senseless acts of violence,” Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said.Stay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on InstagramTags:Kentucky