Multiple people have been injured after a shootings in the US state of Kentucky, authorities say.
Kentucky governor Andy Beshear said “we are aware of a series of incidents” in the city of Lexington involving one suspect.
A state trooper was shot at Blue Grass Airport in Fayette County on Sunday morning, the Lexington Herald-Leader local newspaper reports.
Mr Beshear said an “additional shooting” took place at the church which resulted in “multiple injuries”.
“The trooper and others are being treated at a nearby hospital,” he added.
“Details are still emerging, and we will share more information as available.”
The extent of the injuries is not immediately known.
Mr Beshear also 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.”
State police said the suspect in the shootings is now dead.
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