Suspect shoots trooper, opens fire at Kentucky church leaving multiple people injured

Agents in Kentucky are assessing an officer-involved shooting with a suspect who allegedly injured worshippers at a Baptist church In a announcement on X the Kentucky State Police KSP announced it was studying a Fayette County shooting that happened at a m on Sunday The suspect who is as of now dead allegedly fled to Richmond Road Baptist Church in Lexington The shooting began in a different location than the church 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 were able to secure the suspect the post stated ARMED GUNMAN SHOT DEAD AFTER OPENING FIRE AT SUNDAY CHURCH ORGANIZATION At this time we can confirm that the trooper is receiving clinical attention police added There are multiple casualties at the church and EMS is on scene The suspect is deceased Governor Andy Beshear made a post about the shooting on X asking everyone to pray for the casualties INDIANAPOLIS MASS SHOOTING LEAVES DEAD SEVERAL OTHERS WOUNDED 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 are still emerging and we will share more information as available Fox News Digital reached out to the Kentucky State Police for additional information This is a urgent news story Check back with us for updates