On Sunday, a suspect opened fire at an airport and a Baptist church in Lexington, Kentucky, causing multiple injuries and leaving a state trooper wounded. The suspect was killed during a police response, authorities confirmed. The incident occurred at 11:36 a.m. at Blue Grass Airport and Richmond Road Baptist Church in Fayette County, according to Senator Rand Paul.
The Kentucky State Police (KSP) is investigating the shooting, which left multiple victims at the church. Police added that the trooper is receiving medical attention. The exact number of casualties is still under investigation, but EMS teams are on the scene. Senator Rand Paul expressed his condolences, stating, ‘I am saddened to hear about the tragic shootings.’ In his post on X, Paul wrote, ‘Kelley and I are praying for all the victims, the injured trooper, and their families. We are grateful for the brave first responders. Violence like this has no place.’
Governor Andy Beshear also made a statement on X, asking everyone to pray for the victims. ‘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,’ the governor wrote. Details about the incident are still emerging, and more information will be shared as it becomes available.