A suspect went on a shooting rampage in Kentucky on Sunday, injuring a state trooper before moving to a church and shooting four people, leaving two dead.

Lexington Police Department Chief Lawrence Weathers said the spree started just before noon when a state trooper pulled the suspect over for a license plate reader alert. The suspect opened fire, injuring the trooper. It happened on Terminal Drive just outside Blue Grass Airport, but was unrelated to the airport.

“There were some people en route to the airport, and they got out and assisted the trooper,” Weathers said. “I appreciate them for getting out and doing what they did.”

The trooper was in stable condition and receiving medical treatment, police said.

The state trooper who was injured is receiving medical attention. (WDKY)

“Kelley and I are praying for all the victims, the injured trooper, and their families,” Paul’s post read. “We are grateful for the brave first responders. Violence like this has no place.”

Governor Andy Beshear made a post about the shooting on X, asking everyone to pray for the victims.

The suspect shot a state trooper before shooting four people at a church in Lexington.  (WDKY)

“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,” the governor wrote.