Crime
Lexington Richmond road baptist Church Shooter identified as Guy House
LEXINGTON, KY – July 13, 2025 – A violent incident that unfolded Sunday morning in Lexington has left at least three people dead, including the suspect, and several others injured following a shooting at Richmond Road Baptist Church.
Among the injured is a Kentucky State Trooper who was shot earlier in the day during a confrontation with the suspect, now identified as Guy House.
According to the Kentucky State Police (KSP), the initial encounter occurred at approximately 11:36 a.m. in Fayette County, when House allegedly opened fire on a trooper during an attempted apprehension.
The trooper sustained gunshot wounds and was transported to a local hospital, where he is receiving medical care.
Following the initial shooting, House fled the scene and later arrived at Richmond Road Baptist Church, where he reportedly opened fire again, resulting in multiple civilian casualties.
Emergency Medical Services responded quickly and provided immediate aid to the victims. Several individuals were transported to nearby hospitals for treatment. Their identities and current conditions have not yet been released.
Lexington Police Department and KSP officers converged on the church and successfully secured the scene. The suspect, Guy House, was pronounced deceased at the location. Authorities have not yet confirmed whether his death was self-inflicted or the result of police engagement.
In a joint statement, Lexington Police and KSP acknowledged the seriousness of the unfolding situation, noting that “Kentucky is dealing with a series of incidents connected to a single suspect, including a trooper-involved shooting and a mass casualty event at Richmond Road Baptist Church.”
Officials urged the public to keep the victims and their families in their thoughts, with one spokesperson saying, “Please pray for all those impacted by these senseless acts of violence. We are grateful for the swift and coordinated response by our law enforcement officers and first responders.”
The investigation remains active and ongoing. Authorities are working to determine a motive and are processing multiple crime scenes. KSP has committed to providing additional information as it becomes available.
This remains a developing story.
Crime
Lexington Richmond Road Baptist Church shooting victims identified as Beverly Gumm and Kristy McCombs
LEXINGTON, KY – Lexington Police have released additional details surrounding a series of violent events that unfolded Sunday, resulting in the deaths of three individuals, including the suspect, and injuries to several others—among them, a Kentucky State Trooper.
The suspect has been identified as Guy House, who was involved in two connected shootings—one on Terminal Drive where a state trooper was wounded, and another at Richmond Road Baptist Church, where multiple victims were shot.
According to Lexington Police, the incident began around 11:36 a.m. in Fayette County when Guy House allegedly shot a Kentucky State Trooper on Terminal Drive.
Authorities clarified that while this location is near Blue Grass Airport, the shooting was not connected to airport operations.
The injured trooper was transported to a nearby hospital and is listed in stable condition.
Shortly after the shooting on Terminal Drive, House carjacked a vehicle in the 3700 block of Belleau Wood Drive.
No injuries were reported during the carjacking. Leveraging support from the department’s Real-Time Intelligence Center and Air Support Unit, police were able to track the suspect’s movement in the stolen vehicle to Richmond Road Baptist Church, located in the 5800 block of Old Richmond Road.
At approximately 12:30 p.m., police responded to reports of an active shooting at the church involving multiple victims.
Upon arrival, officers confronted House, resulting in an officer-involved shooting. House was fatally shot by police and pronounced deceased at the scene.
Authorities confirmed that two female victims at the church succumbed to their injuries. They were identified as:
- Beverly Gumm, 72
- Kristy McCombs, 32
In addition to the deceased, two male victims were also shot and are currently receiving treatment for their injuries at a local hospital. Their names and conditions have not yet been released.
During a press conference, Lexington Police emphasized that the shootings on Terminal Drive and at Richmond Road Baptist Church are connected incidents involving a single suspect.
The shooting at the church is being investigated as an officer-involved shooting, and the Kentucky State Police Critical Incident Response Team has joined the investigation to provide oversight and transparency.
“We ask the public to continue keeping the victims, their families, and the injured trooper in their thoughts,” said a Lexington Police spokesperson. “We are grateful for the rapid and coordinated response of our officers and emergency services.
While these acts of violence are tragic, the swift actions of law enforcement prevented further harm.”
Law enforcement agencies will continue to release updated information as the investigation progresses.