Crime
Three Dead, Including Gunman, in Shooting at Richmond Road Baptist Church in Lexington
Lexington, KY – July 13, 2025 – Authorities have confirmed that at least three individuals, including the suspected gunman, are dead and multiple others injured following a violent series of events that culminated in a shooting at Richmond Road Baptist Church in Lexington, Kentucky.
The Lexington Police Department, in coordination with the Kentucky State Police (KSP), released further details Sunday afternoon regarding the ongoing investigation.
The incident began earlier in the day when a Kentucky State Trooper was shot by the suspect during an initial encounter around 11:36 a.m. in Fayette County.
The trooper sustained gunshot wounds and is currently receiving medical treatment at a nearby hospital.
Following the initial shooting, the suspect fled and later arrived at Richmond Road Baptist Church. There, additional gunfire was reported, resulting in multiple civilian injuries.
Emergency Medical Services responded swiftly and provided on-site care to the victims before transporting them to local hospitals.
The identities and conditions of the civilian victims have not yet been publicly released.
The incident ended when law enforcement officers from the Lexington Police Department and KSP confronted the suspect at the church.
The suspect was fatally wounded during the encounter. It is unclear at this time whether the suspect died as a result of police action or a self-inflicted wound.
Officials have urged the public to remain patient as the investigation continues. “We are aware of a series of incidents in Lexington involving a single suspect, including the trooper-involved shooting and the tragic events at Richmond Road Baptist Church,” stated a spokesperson for KSP.
“We ask for continued prayers for all those affected and express our gratitude to the swift and coordinated response of our officers and first responders.”
The scene at the church remains active as investigators work to process evidence and determine a motive.
KSP has confirmed that additional updates will be released as more information becomes available.
This is a developing story.
MT. JULIET, Tenn. — Authorities have identified two victims killed during an active shooter incident at Cedar Creek Marina in Mt. Juliet late Friday night.
The suspect, identified as Gary Haley, a convicted felon with an extensive criminal history, is deceased following an officer-involved shooting, officials confirmed.
Mount Juliet Police officers were dispatched at approximately 9:30 p.m. Friday to the Cedar Creek Marina, located in the 9000 block of Saundersville Road, after receiving reports of a man threatening another individual on the docks.
Due to the active shooter report, a shelter-in-place order was issued for the surrounding area as a precaution.
Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound.
The victim was later identified as Robby Brogdon, who was transported to a local hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Despite life-saving efforts, Brogdon later succumbed to his injuries.
Investigators determined that the suspected shooter had retreated to a boat within the marina and had barricaded himself inside.
The standoff continued for several hours as officers secured the scene and attempted to resolve the situation safely.
At approximately 1:00 a.m. Saturday, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) reported that the suspect engaged responding officers and fired shots at them under circumstances that remain under investigation. Officers returned fire.
The suspect, Gary Haley, was later found deceased aboard the vessel.
During the course of the response, officers also discovered a second adult male victim, Nathan Jones, who had been shot by the suspect.
Jones was pronounced dead at the scene.
No law enforcement officers were injured during the incident.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has assumed responsibility for the investigation, which includes a homicide, an attempted homicide, and an officer-involved shooting.
TBI agents are actively conducting interviews, collecting evidence, and working to establish a comprehensive timeline of events.
Upon completion of the investigation, findings will be submitted to 15th Judicial District Attorney General Jason Lawson for review.
Authorities stated that additional information will be released as it becomes available.