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A suspect who shot a Kentucky state trooper was killed Sunday after fleeing to a Baptist church where multiple victims were reported, police said.

"The suspect shot a trooper and then fled the scene, ending up at the Richmond Road Baptist Church," Kentucky State Police said on X.

The incident occurred at 11:36 am (1536GMT) in Fayette County, with Kentucky State Police and Lexington Police securing the suspect at the church location.

"There are multiple victims at the church, and EMS (Emergency Medical Services) is on scene," police confirmed.

The suspect is deceased, while the wounded trooper is receiving medical attention, according to the police.

Lexington police said they are working with the Kentucky State Police and other local forces and the trooper is in stable condition.

It said the shooting in the church, which is also an officer-involved incident, is connected to the one occurred on Terminal Drive, near Blue Grass Airport.

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear wrote on X that they are aware of the incident and said victims are being treated at a nearby hospital.

Sen. Rand Paul said he is “saddened” by the shootings. “Violence like this has no place in Kentucky,” he said on X.