Crime
Lexington Richmond Road Baptist Church shooting victims identified as Beverly Gumm and Christina Combs
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
- Christina Combs, 32
In addition to the deceased, two male victims were also shot and are currently receiving treatment for their injuries at a local hospital.
Two men were also shot:
- Pastor Jeremy Gumm, husband of Beverly
- Randy Combs, husband of Christina
They were transported to UK Hospital, where they are currently being treated for their injuries.
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.
Crime
Jared Llamado Identified as Suspect in Fatal I-495 Road Rage Stabbing
Troopers kill alleged I-495 road-rage stabber who left 1 dead, 3 hurt
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. — Virginia State Police have identified the suspect in Sunday’s fatal road rage stabbing along Interstate 495 as 32-year-old Jared Llamado of McLean, Virginia.
According to authorities, troopers responded at approximately 1:17 p.m. to reports of a road rage incident on the southbound lanes of I-495 near Exit 52.
Upon arrival, officers discovered four individuals suffering from stab wounds.
One of the victims, 39-year-old Michelle Adams, later died from her injuries.
A dog at the scene was also fatally stabbed.
Three additional victims were transported to area hospitals with serious injuries.
Investigators state that the stabbings occurred following a vehicle crash on the highway.
When troopers encountered Llamado, he was still armed with a knife believed to be the weapon used in the attack.
Police said he confronted officers and failed to comply with commands, prompting a trooper to discharge his firearm in self-defense. Llamado was pronounced dead at the scene.
The involved trooper was not injured during the encounter.
Video circulated online appears to show a female bystander attempting to intervene during the attack on Adams.
Authorities believe that individual may have also been stabbed while trying to stop the assault, though officials have not publicly confirmed specific victim identities beyond Adams.
The Virginia State Police emphasized that the incident is not believed to be terrorism-related.
The motive remains under investigation.
The violence caused significant traffic disruptions, with all southbound lanes of I-495’s Outer Loop between Gallows Road and Little River Turnpike temporarily closed for several hours. The roadway has since reopened.
The investigation remains ongoing.