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Two women killed after shooting at Kentucky church

Two women have been killed in a shooting at a church in the US state of Kentucky.

The attack happened at the Richmond Road Baptist Church in the city of Lexington, authorities said.

The suspect had earlier shot and wounded a state trooper and has since been killed by police.

Police chief Lawrence Weathers told a news conference the trooper had pulled over a vehicle near Blue Grass Airport in Lexington.

After shooting the trooper, the suspect carjacked a vehicle and fled to the church and began shooting at people there, according to authorities.

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“Preliminary information indicates that the suspect may have had a connection to the individuals at the church,” Mr Weathers said.

No further details of the suspect have been released as yet.

Kentucky governor Andy Beshear said: “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.”

Content Source: news.sky.com

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