LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) – Lexington Police and Kentucky State Police are investigating multiple shooting scenes in the Lexington area, including a deadly scene that took place at Richmond Road Baptist Church.

Lexington Police say officers were dispatched to a shooting involving a KSP trooper on Terminal Drive at around 11:40 a.m. at Blue Grass Airport on Sunday. Police shared in a press conference that the suspect was initially pulled over due to a license plate alert on traffic cams. The suspect shot the trooper and then immediately fled the scene.

Officials say that while the shooting occurred on Terminal Drive at the airport, it is unrelated to Blue Grass Airport.

Police say the suspect made their way to Belleau Wood Drive, where they then carjacked a vehicle and switched cars, once again fleeing the scene.

The suspect was tracked to Old Richmond Road and exited the vehicle at Richmond Road Baptist Church. Police report that the suspect fired a weapon at individuals on church property.

In an afternoon press conference, Lexington police confirmed multiple victims in the church. The suspect was shot by responding law enforcement and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Officials say four people were shot on church property. Two people were killed and two were taken to a nearby hospital.

The victims have been identified as 72-year-old Beverly Gumm and 32-year-old Christina Combs.

One person taken to the hospital is reported to have critical injuries. The other has reported non-life-threatening injuries.

The injured trooper is receiving medical attention at a nearby hospital.

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear issued a response to the situation on social media.

Officials have not confirmed the suspect’s name but sources have told WKYT and family members of the victims confirmed to our partners at the Lexington Herald-Leader that the suspect’s name is Guy House.

Police are blocking off part of Old Richmond Road near the church.

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