Police in Kentucky are searching for a motive after a gunman shot and killed two women at a church on Sunday, also injuring a state trooper.

The individual, whose identity has not been revealed by authorities, fatally shot two women and wounded two men at the Richmond Road Baptist Church located in Lexington, Kentucky, as reported by Police Chief Lawrence Weathers.

Authorities stated that the suspect fired at a state trooper after being stopped near the Blue Grass Airport at approximately 11:30 a.m. The law enforcement officer is expected to recover. The stop occurred after the trooper’s license plate reader activated an alert.

“There were individuals heading to the airport, and they stopped to help the trooper,” Weathers mentioned. “I am grateful to them for stepping in and taking action.”

Law enforcement members respond to a shooting near Richmond Road Baptist Church in Lexington, Ky., Sunday, July 13, 2025. (Ryan C. Hermens/Lexington Herald-Leader via AP)

The two women killed were identified by officials as Beverly Gumm, 72, and Christina Combs, 32.

Governor Andy Beshear addressed the shooting on X, asking for prayers.

Law enforcement members respond to a shooting on Terminal Drive near the Blue Grass Airport in Lexington, Ky., Sunday, July 13, 2025.  (Ryan C. Hermens/Lexington Herald-Leader via AP)

“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,” Beshear wrote.