A traffic stop near Blue Grass Airport on July 13, 2025, turned deadly when a suspect shot a state trooper and fled. He later opened fire at Richmond Road Baptist Church, killing two women and injuring two men. “The shooter may have had a connection to someone at the church,” said Lexington Police, though the motive remains unknown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The victims, Christina Combs, 34, and Beverly Gumm, 72, were mourned by family and the community. \u201cShe had written a book filled with family stories,\u201d said Rachael Barnes of her mother, Beverly. Christina, a mother of five and aspiring nurse, was nearing graduation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The close-knit church community is devastated. Fundraisers were launched for the victims\u2019 families. Public figures expressed condolences and praised first responders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The shooter was killed by police. Authorities continue to investigate, as Kentuckians call for healing and unity in the wake of tragedy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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