Summary
Two women were shot and killed at a church in Kentucky by a gunman who had just shot a police officer nearby. The suspect, thought to have connections with people at the church, was killed by police. The injured officer is getting medical care and is stable.
Key Facts
- A shooting happened at Richmond Road Baptist Church in Lexington, Kentucky.
- Two women, aged 72 and 32, died in the attack.
- Two men at the church were also injured.
- The suspect shot a police officer before the church shooting.
- Police shot and killed the suspect.
- The injured officer is stable and receiving medical treatment.
- The initial shooting with the police officer occurred near Blue Grass Airport.
- Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear expressed condolences and condemned the violence.