An individual has been linked to the shooting that occurred at Blue Grass Airport and Richmond Road Baptist Church in Lexington, Kentucky on Sunday, resulting in tragedy. Authorities confirmed that at least two women lost their lives in the shooting, while a state trooper was injured in the incident. The suspect, who has also died, has been identified, but his name was not officially released.
Eyewitness Reports and Social Media Comments
Guy E House originally from Lexington, Kentucky is the shooter that started an alteration at the Lexington Airport. One State Trooper is in critical condition. Suspect fled on car to Richmond Road. #Kentucky #Shooter pic.twitter.com/qnyBUUhX8N
— Great Awakening🇺🇸🦅 (@Awakeningzxz) July 13, 2025
A person on X claimed to know the shooter, stating:
“Wow! I grew up with the big dummy who did this! He’s been trying to be a rapper since he was a kid, and word is that he was still chasing that dream at 55+ years old. I don’t know if they’ve released it yet, but his name was Guy House. Some people just never grow up.”
Another social media user added:
“Guy E House, originally from Lexington, Kentucky, is the shooter that started an altercation at the Lexington Airport. One State Trooper is in critical condition. Suspect fled in a car to Richmond Road.”
However, police have yet to confirm the identity of the suspect as Guy E House. As per Hindustan Times, the identity remains unverified.
Sequence of Events
The suspect opened fire after being pulled over near Blue Grass Airport at approximately 11:30 AM local time in Fayette County. After this encounter, he carjacked a vehicle about 10 miles from the airport and fled to the Richmond Road Baptist Church, where he began shooting at individuals on the church grounds.
Police were able to track the carjacked vehicle’s location to the church.
Community Impact
Lexington Police Chief Lawrence Weathers addressed the media, stating:
“There are days like today that are extremely difficult. Sometimes things happen, and you just don’t have a reason why.”
The community grapples with the fallout from this devastating incident, highlighting ongoing concerns about gun violence.
