The Fayette County Coroner’s Office has officially named the suspect as 47‑year‑old Guy House, whose identity was confirmed after local law enforcement released details Sunday evening and morgue notifications were completed

• The Fayette County Coroner’s Office has officially named the suspect as 47‑year‑old Guy House, whose identity was confirmed after local law enforcement released details Sunday evening and morgue notifications were completed

• House died at the scene from a gunshot wound, inflicted by responding officers at the Richmond Road Baptist Church

📍 Timeline of Events (Sunday, July 13, 2025)

11:36 a.m. – First incident near Blue Grass Airport
A Kentucky State Police trooper on Terminal Drive conducted a stop following a license‑plate‑reader alert. During the stop, Guy House shot and wounded the trooper, who remains in stable condition

Immediately afterward – Carjacking and pursuit
House fled the incident, hijacked a vehicle in the 3700 block of Belleau Wood Drive, then drove to Richmond Road Baptist Church. No one was hurt during the carjacking

~11:50 a.m. – Church shooting
At the church on Old Richmond Road, House opened fire:

• Victims killed:

  • Beverly Gumm, age 72

  • Christina Combs, age 32 (or 34, slight discrepancy in reports)

• Victims injured: Two men, one in critical condition and one stable

Police responded swiftly; three officers fired, fatally shooting House outside the church .

📋 Victims & Community Impact

• The two deceased women—Gumm and Combs—were mother and daughter

• The injured men include a church pastor (Jerry Gumm, Beverly’s husband) and a relative of Christina; both taken to hospital for treatment .

• The trooper shot earlier is now stable and recovering

• The Richmond Road Baptist Church is described as a tight‑knit rural congregation; many members are interrelated

💬 Official Statements & Reactions

• Gov. Andy Beshear: Called the act “senseless violence” and urged prayers for the victims and gratitude for law enforcement

• Sen. Rand Paul, Rep. Andy Barr, Sen. Mitch McConnell and AG Russell Coleman echoed similar sentiments—shock, prayers, and praise for first responders 

• Lexington’s mayor emphasized unity and mourning, acknowledging this as a mass‑shooting tragedy impacting the community

🔍 Investigative Notes & Ongoing Questions

• Authorities are exploring whether House had a personal connection to members of the church; preliminary evidence suggests some tie

• The Kentucky State Police Critical Incident Response Team and Lexington PD’s Public Integrity Unit are leading the investigation

• Surveillance footage, police body‑cams, and forensic work (ballistics, autopsy, phone records) are being reviewed to reconstruct House’s movements, motives, and potential connections

💤 Community & Law Enforcement Response

• On-site reaction teams included KSP, Lexington Police, EMS, and federal partners (such as ATF and FBI) Anadolu Ajansı.

• Public grief counseling, memorials, and local gatherings are expected in the days ahead, with faith leaders and officials urging unity and support.

🕊️ Takeaway & Next Steps

1. Suspect: Confirmed as Guy House (47), deceased.

2. Fatalities: Beverly Gumm (72) and Christina Combs (32), mother and daughter.

3. Injured: Two men (including a pastor) and a KSP trooper—all surviving, two in stable condition, one critical.

4. Investigation: Active—focusing on motive, personal links, procedural review.

5. Community healing: Urgent priority—religious leaders, families, and officials call for prayer, solidarity, and funding for support services.

📌 What’s Next

• Law enforcement will update on motive, timeline, and potential connections.

• Autopsy results for House and victims expected soon.

• Photo/video evidence from body cameras and surveillance to be reviewed.

• Details on injuries, hospital status, and family care emerging.