News Summary
A shooting at the Richmond Road Baptist Church in Lexington, Kentucky, has left two women dead and multiple others injured. Guy House, 47, was identified as the shooter after fleeing from police and attacking worshippers. The tragic event has shocked the community, prompting responses from state officials and ongoing investigations into House’s background and possible motives.
Lexington, Kentucky Shooting Leaves Two Dead and Multiple Injured
Guy House, a 47-year-old man, has been identified as the shooter in a tragic incident that resulted in the deaths of two women at Richmond Road Baptist Church in Lexington, Kentucky. The shooting occurred on Sunday at approximately 11:36 a.m., shortly after House was involved in an encounter with Kentucky State Police at Blue Grass Airport, where he shot and wounded a trooper.
Authorities initiated a traffic stop on House’s vehicle after receiving an alert from a license plate reader regarding open warrants for his arrest. Following this encounter, House fled in a vehicle he had carjacked, driving roughly 16 miles to the church where he opened fire, killing Beverly Gumm, 72, and her daughter Christina Combs, 34. The violent outburst also resulted in injuries to two men, one of whom is in critical condition while the other is reported to be stable.
The Kentucky State Police trooper who was shot during the initial traffic stop is currently in stable condition. House was ultimately pronounced dead at the scene after engaging with police officers who responded to the church shooting.
Background and Investigation
House was reportedly searching for the mother of his children during the incident. However, it has been clarified that the domestic violence hearing he missed did not involve the mother. Witness accounts indicate that gunshots were heard soon after the trooper approached House’s vehicle.
According to his estranged girlfriend, House had a documented history of criminal activity and mental health issues. Community members are grieving the loss caused by this incident, including members of the Richmond Baptist Church family, who are coming to terms with the violence that pierced their place of worship.
Further investigation is ongoing and led by the Kentucky State Police, with support from State Attorney General Russell Coleman. Preliminary information suggests House may have had connections to the victims, but a definitive motive for the shooting remains unclear at this time. House also had ties to Sayre Christian Village, where his mother was a former resident prior to her passing.
Community Reaction
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has described the incidents as “devastating,” expressing sorrow that violence has invaded a community sanctuary such as a church. The shooting has left residents of Lexington and the surrounding area in shock as they mourn the lives lost and the trauma inflicted upon the community.
The Kentucky State Police continue to gather evidence and witness testimonies as they work on piecing together the events that led to this tragic incident. Community support and outreach are expected to follow, aimed at helping those affected and restoring peace to a shaken neighborhood.
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Additional Resources
- Kentucky.com: Lexington Shooting Incident
- The New York Times: Kentucky Church Shooting
- WKYT: Shooter Identified in Lexington Church
- BBC News: Kentucky Church Shooting
- CNN: Lexington Church Shooting Incident
- Wikipedia: Church Shooting
- Google Search: Kentucky Church Shooting
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- Encyclopedia Britannica: Shooting Incidents
- Google News: Kentucky Shooting
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