On July 13, 2025, a shooting incident at Blue Grass Airport in Lexington, Kentucky, sparked chaos and prompted a significant response from law enforcement and emergency services. Authorities, including the Lexington Police Department and Kentucky State Police, are actively investigating the event, which unfolded around 11:36 a.m. local time.
The incident began when a Kentucky State Police trooper was shot at the airport, sustaining serious injuries. The trooper was promptly transported to a local hospital and is reported to be in stable condition, though in considerable pain. Emergency responders, including the Lexington Fire Department, were dispatched to the scene at approximately 11:40 a.m. following reports of gunfire and a victim at 4000 Terminal Drive.
The suspect, who fled the airport after the shooting, drove recklessly, nearly causing a head-on collision while exiting the airport the wrong way. The suspect then sought refuge at the nearby Richmond Road Baptist Church, where a confrontation with pursuing law enforcement occurred. During this encounter, the suspect was fatally shot by police. Multiple parishioners at the church were injured, though it remains unclear whether their injuries resulted from gunfire or the chaos of the situation. Emergency medical services were on scene to treat the victims.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting, including whether it occurred inside the airport terminal or in an adjacent area such as a parking lot, remain unclear. Witnesses described a chaotic scene, with travelers and staff fleeing the terminal as dozens of police and emergency vehicles converged on the airport. A significant law enforcement presence was reported in the surrounding areas, including New Circle Road and the 5800 block of Richmond Road, with several roads closed to facilitate the investigation.
Blue Grass Airport officials confirmed that a portion of Terminal Drive was affected by the law enforcement investigation, but flights and airport operations have since resumed as normal. Passengers were guided to open parking areas, and no major delays or cancellations were reported following the initial response.
Details regarding the suspect’s identity, motive, or prior interactions with law enforcement have not been released, as the investigation remains ongoing. Authorities have advised travelers and the public to avoid the area and follow directions from officers on scene. Updates are expected as more information becomes available through official channels.
