Tragedy Strikes Lexington Church After Traffic Stop Turns Deadly<\/p>\n
On July 13, 2025, a police traffic stop in Lexington, Kentucky, turned tragic when a suspect shot and injured a state trooper, fled the scene,<\/p>\n
and later opened fire at Richmond Road Baptist Church. The rampage left two women dead and two men injured before the suspect was fatally shot by police.<\/p>\n
The victims were identified as Christina Combs, 34, and Beverly Gumm, 72. One injured man remains in critical condition. <\/p>\n
Authorities believe the shooter may have had a personal connection to someone at the church, though the motive is still under investigation.<\/p>\n
The church, known for its tight-knit community, has been left heartbroken. Loved ones shared emotional tributes\u2014Beverly\u2019s<\/p>\n
daughter, Rachael, mourned both her mother and sister, Christina, a nursing student and mother of five who was nearing graduation.<\/p>\n
Community members have launched fundraisers to help the families, and local leaders, including Governor Andy Beshear, <\/p>\n
have offered condolences and praised law enforcement for their swift response.<\/p>\n
As Lexington reels from this act of violence, residents are uniting in grief and support, determined to honor the <\/p>\n
victims and begin healing. The tragedy has left a lasting mark, but the community remains strong in its resolve to stand together.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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