Multiple victims reported after Kentucky church shooting

A now-deceased suspect shot a member of law enforcement Sunday in Fayette County, Kentucky, before fleeing to a Baptist church, leaving multiple victims, according to state officials.The big picture: Multiple injuries were reported from Richmond Road Baptist Church, Gov. Andy Beshear said in a social media post. The trooper who was shot and others are receiving medical attention at a nearby hospital, and the suspect is dead.It is unknown how many people were injured.Driving the news: Beshear offered prayers for those affected by the "senseless acts of violence" and thanked the Lexington Police Department and Kentucky State Police for their swift response.Details are still emerging, but here's what we know about the shootings:Where did the shootings occur?The shootings occurred in Lexington, Kentucky.The encounter between the shooter and the trooper occurred at 11:36am ET, per Kentucky State Police.The suspect fled to the church, where there are multiple victims. Emergency medical services were on the scene as of the state police's most recent update around 1:30pm local time. Screenshot: @GovAndyBeshear/XWhat do we know about the shooter and victims?There is little information available about the shooter as of Sunday afternoon.Kentucky State Police and Lexington Police Department officers were able to secure the suspect, who is now deceased, per KSP.Officials did not reveal the extent of victims' injuries.Go deeper: HHS drops surgeon general's advisory on gun violence

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