{"id":30599,"date":"2025-07-14T17:04:20","date_gmt":"2025-07-14T17:04:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=30599"},"modified":"2025-07-14T17:04:20","modified_gmt":"2025-07-14T17:04:20","slug":"two-women-beverly-gumm-and-christina-combs-tragically-killed-in-kentucky-church-shooting-heres-what-we-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=30599","title":{"rendered":"Two Women, Beverly Gumm and Christina Combs, Tragically Killed in Kentucky Church Shooting \u2013 Here&#8217;s What We Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36 ContentRenderer_paragraph-first___d_VF\">What began as a routine traffic stop in Lexington, Kentucky, reportedly escalated into a deadly church shooting on Sunday, leaving two women dead and several others injured.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper-ondoho__VywPB\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__c0mSw AdvTitle_wrap-ondoho__iYr69\">\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Two women were killed and two men injured in a shooting on July 13, 2025, at Richmond Road Baptist Church in Lexington, Kentucky, following a series of violent events that began with the shooting of a state trooper near the city&#8217;s airport, according to officials.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedFacebook_embed-facebook-container__vh6_v\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"fb-post fb_iframe_widget\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/CodyAlcornNews\/posts\/pfbid02M8wcJCjvxtgtr1RyHfE1zf1XVQdEmriv8TMEuTEojCwjxBG86RinkpAjh7XLBT5il?mWidth=350&amp;mHeight=530&amp;dWidth=600&amp;dHeight=530\" data-testid=\"post\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"\" title=\"fb:post Facebook Social Plugin\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/v14.0\/plugins\/post.php?app_id=493078077833106&amp;channel=https%3A%2F%2Fstaticxx.facebook.com%2Fx%2Fconnect%2Fxd_arbiter%2F%3Fversion%3D46%23cb%3Dfd3bf485c1e4aaea5%26domain%3Dondoho.com%26is_canvas%3Dfalse%26origin%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fondoho.com%252Ffdb851edf36466258%26relation%3Dparent.parent&amp;container_width=600&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FCodyAlcornNews%2Fposts%2Fpfbid02M8wcJCjvxtgtr1RyHfE1zf1XVQdEmriv8TMEuTEojCwjxBG86RinkpAjh7XLBT5il%3FmWidth%3D350%26mHeight%3D530%26dWidth%3D600%26dHeight%3D530&amp;locale=en_US&amp;sdk=joey\" name=\"f07fd8d54c20cc506\" width=\"1000px\" height=\"1000px\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-testid=\"fb:post Facebook Social Plugin\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">The incident started at approximately 11:35 a.m. ET, when a Kentucky state trooper conducted a traffic stop on Terminal Drive near Blue Grass Airport after a license plate reader triggered an alert.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">During the stop, the trooper was\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/2025\/07\/13\/us\/kentucky-shooting-lexington-church-ky\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/2025\/07\/13\/us\/kentucky-shooting-lexington-church-ky\">shot by the suspect<\/a>, who then fled the scene and carjacked a vehicle. The suspect traveled about 15 miles to Richmond Road Baptist Church, where further violence unfolded, Lexington Police Chief Lawrence Weathers said during a news conference on Sunday.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper-ondoho__VywPB\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__c0mSw AdvTitle_wrap-ondoho__iYr69\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__UoNsa\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__xHoym\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_2\" data-code=\"\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_02\">\n<div id=\"in_article_2\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedFacebook_embed-facebook-container__vh6_v\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"fb-post fb_iframe_widget\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ABCNews\/posts\/pfbid0MVNAMKmx12HHk9uUGEXcG7KKGQhPo9g6Br6kCZgKbSKXVArjnGtzgZeohmoMHDhQl?mWidth=350&amp;mHeight=732&amp;dWidth=600&amp;dHeight=718\" data-testid=\"post\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"\" title=\"fb:post Facebook Social Plugin\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/v14.0\/plugins\/post.php?app_id=493078077833106&amp;channel=https%3A%2F%2Fstaticxx.facebook.com%2Fx%2Fconnect%2Fxd_arbiter%2F%3Fversion%3D46%23cb%3Dfce6a742fbb2cd454%26domain%3Dondoho.com%26is_canvas%3Dfalse%26origin%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fondoho.com%252Ffdb851edf36466258%26relation%3Dparent.parent&amp;container_width=600&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FABCNews%2Fposts%2Fpfbid0MVNAMKmx12HHk9uUGEXcG7KKGQhPo9g6Br6kCZgKbSKXVArjnGtzgZeohmoMHDhQl%3FmWidth%3D350%26mHeight%3D732%26dWidth%3D600%26dHeight%3D718&amp;locale=en_US&amp;sdk=joey\" name=\"ffe392a590f59fb55\" width=\"1000px\" height=\"1000px\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-testid=\"fb:post Facebook Social Plugin\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Once at the church, the suspect &#8220;fired his weapon at individuals on church property,&#8221;\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/2025\/07\/13\/us\/kentucky-shooting-lexington-church-ky\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/2025\/07\/13\/us\/kentucky-shooting-lexington-church-ky\">according to<\/a>\u00a0Chief Weathers. Two women, identified as Christina Combs, 34, and her mother, Beverly Gumm, 72, were fatally shot.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedFacebook_embed-facebook-container__vh6_v\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"fb-post fb_iframe_widget\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo.php?fbid=4697304933638135&amp;set=ecnf.100000760250045&amp;mWidth=350&amp;mHeight=534&amp;dWidth=600&amp;dHeight=534\" data-testid=\"photo\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"\" title=\"fb:post Facebook Social Plugin\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/v14.0\/plugins\/post.php?app_id=493078077833106&amp;channel=https%3A%2F%2Fstaticxx.facebook.com%2Fx%2Fconnect%2Fxd_arbiter%2F%3Fversion%3D46%23cb%3Df87b2c5585f15ded7%26domain%3Dondoho.com%26is_canvas%3Dfalse%26origin%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fondoho.com%252Ffdb851edf36466258%26relation%3Dparent.parent&amp;container_width=600&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fphoto.php%3Ffbid%3D4697304933638135%26set%3Decnf.100000760250045%26mWidth%3D350%26mHeight%3D534%26dWidth%3D600%26dHeight%3D534&amp;locale=en_US&amp;sdk=joey\" name=\"f1aa8d9cf2f736044\" width=\"1000px\" height=\"1000px\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-testid=\"fb:post Facebook Social Plugin\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper-ondoho__VywPB\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__c0mSw AdvTitle_wrap-ondoho__iYr69\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__UoNsa\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__xHoym\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_3\" data-code=\"\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_03\">\n<div id=\"in_article_3\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Earlier, the Fayette County Coroner had incorrectly listed Combs&#8217; age as 32. Two men were also injured in the church shooting. One remains in critical condition, while the other is in stable condition. The trooper injured in the initial shooting is also in stable condition.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">The suspect was shot and killed by three responding officers at the church. Police\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/2025\/07\/13\/us\/kentucky-shooting-lexington-church-ky\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/2025\/07\/13\/us\/kentucky-shooting-lexington-church-ky\">confirmed his identity<\/a>\u00a0but have not released his name, citing the need to notify his family.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedFacebook_embed-facebook-container__vh6_v\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"fb-post fb_iframe_widget\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/lex18\/posts\/pfbid0BrD8PfXrkNwXkG3kVVi9uJgX7uDod5b8eUJ2s6sryWJEh2NfgTugNKPHns6tU6R3l?mWidth=350&amp;mHeight=399&amp;dWidth=600&amp;dHeight=461\" data-testid=\"post\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"\" title=\"fb:post Facebook Social Plugin\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/v14.0\/plugins\/post.php?app_id=493078077833106&amp;channel=https%3A%2F%2Fstaticxx.facebook.com%2Fx%2Fconnect%2Fxd_arbiter%2F%3Fversion%3D46%23cb%3Df15ac7ba3dba5e66d%26domain%3Dondoho.com%26is_canvas%3Dfalse%26origin%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fondoho.com%252Ffdb851edf36466258%26relation%3Dparent.parent&amp;container_width=600&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Flex18%2Fposts%2Fpfbid0BrD8PfXrkNwXkG3kVVi9uJgX7uDod5b8eUJ2s6sryWJEh2NfgTugNKPHns6tU6R3l%3FmWidth%3D350%26mHeight%3D399%26dWidth%3D600%26dHeight%3D461&amp;locale=en_US&amp;sdk=joey\" name=\"f741efde59648f069\" width=\"1000px\" height=\"1000px\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-testid=\"fb:post Facebook Social Plugin\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Officials said preliminary information suggests the shooter may have had a connection to individuals at the church, though no further details were given.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper-ondoho__VywPB\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__c0mSw AdvTitle_wrap-ondoho__iYr69\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__UoNsa\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__xHoym\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_4\" data-code=\"\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_04\">\n<div id=\"in_article_4\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_04_0__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Fayette County Coroner Gary Ginn\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/2025\/07\/13\/us\/kentucky-shooting-lexington-church-ky\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/edition.cnn.com\/2025\/07\/13\/us\/kentucky-shooting-lexington-church-ky\">noted<\/a>\u00a0that the Richmond Road Baptist Church congregation is &#8220;a very tight-knit group of people,&#8221; with many members related to each other. He also stated that he was able to notify the victims&#8217; families quickly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedFacebook_embed-facebook-container__vh6_v\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"fb-post fb_iframe_widget\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo.php?fbid=104129317418830&amp;set=a.104129330752162&amp;mWidth=350&amp;mHeight=628&amp;dWidth=600&amp;dHeight=931\" data-testid=\"photo\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"\" title=\"fb:post Facebook Social Plugin\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/v14.0\/plugins\/post.php?app_id=493078077833106&amp;channel=https%3A%2F%2Fstaticxx.facebook.com%2Fx%2Fconnect%2Fxd_arbiter%2F%3Fversion%3D46%23cb%3Df732955be23c4c63e%26domain%3Dondoho.com%26is_canvas%3Dfalse%26origin%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fondoho.com%252Ffdb851edf36466258%26relation%3Dparent.parent&amp;container_width=600&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fphoto.php%3Ffbid%3D104129317418830%26set%3Da.104129330752162%26mWidth%3D350%26mHeight%3D628%26dWidth%3D600%26dHeight%3D931&amp;locale=en_US&amp;sdk=joey\" name=\"f18adb70fddb63288\" width=\"1000px\" height=\"1000px\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-testid=\"fb:post Facebook Social Plugin\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">The church, located in the rural Old Richmond Road Corridor of Lexington, is near a horse riding school and an alpaca breeder.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">According to its website, Richmond Road Baptist Church\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/rrbc.church\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/rrbc.church\/\">identifies<\/a>\u00a0as an &#8220;independent, landmark, sovereign grace, missionary New Testament Baptist Church.&#8221; Over 800 sermons from its pastor, Jerry Gumm, are available on the church&#8217;s website.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper-ondoho__VywPB\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__c0mSw AdvTitle_wrap-ondoho__iYr69\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__UoNsa\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__xHoym\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_1\" data-code=\"\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_01\">\n<div id=\"in_article_1-0\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_01_1__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">At the time of the shooting, a sermon was being live-streamed on Facebook. During the\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/ondoho.com\/455359-pastor-josh-sullivan-kidnapped-during-a.html\">church service<\/a>, Pastor Gumm had mentioned death approximately ten times.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedFacebook_embed-facebook-container__vh6_v\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"fb-post fb_iframe_widget\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo.php?fbid=1327708295060920&amp;set=a.104127440752351&amp;mWidth=350&amp;mHeight=534&amp;dWidth=600&amp;dHeight=534\" data-testid=\"photo\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"\" title=\"fb:post Facebook Social Plugin\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/v14.0\/plugins\/post.php?app_id=493078077833106&amp;channel=https%3A%2F%2Fstaticxx.facebook.com%2Fx%2Fconnect%2Fxd_arbiter%2F%3Fversion%3D46%23cb%3Dff0c2d5fcc0ef7eda%26domain%3Dondoho.com%26is_canvas%3Dfalse%26origin%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fondoho.com%252Ffdb851edf36466258%26relation%3Dparent.parent&amp;container_width=600&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fphoto.php%3Ffbid%3D1327708295060920%26set%3Da.104127440752351%26mWidth%3D350%26mHeight%3D534%26dWidth%3D600%26dHeight%3D534&amp;locale=en_US&amp;sdk=joey\" name=\"feaff0769ae6967fd\" width=\"1000px\" height=\"1000px\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-testid=\"fb:post Facebook Social Plugin\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">As the service unfolded online, those close to the victims were unaware of the tragedy that would soon follow. Gumm&#8217;s\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/beverly.gumm.18\/posts\/pfbid02BrRiFcW9LGL1hTfVyAMiKyKWFnnRfQeuhikpuWd6Ls1JjvZhFo42rvjqraYS4Jrel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/beverly.gumm.18\/posts\/pfbid02BrRiFcW9LGL1hTfVyAMiKyKWFnnRfQeuhikpuWd6Ls1JjvZhFo42rvjqraYS4Jrel\">final post<\/a>\u00a0on Facebook came two days before the shooting. On July 11, she shared an image with a motivational quote that encouraged perseverance, emphasizing the importance of continuing forward regardless of emotions or circumstances.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedFacebook_embed-facebook-container__vh6_v\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"fb-post fb_iframe_widget\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/beverly.gumm.18\/posts\/pfbid02BrRiFcW9LGL1hTfVyAMiKyKWFnnRfQeuhikpuWd6Ls1JjvZhFo42rvjqraYS4Jrel?mWidth=350&amp;mHeight=497&amp;dWidth=600&amp;dHeight=497\" data-testid=\"post\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"\" title=\"fb:post Facebook Social Plugin\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/v14.0\/plugins\/post.php?app_id=493078077833106&amp;channel=https%3A%2F%2Fstaticxx.facebook.com%2Fx%2Fconnect%2Fxd_arbiter%2F%3Fversion%3D46%23cb%3Dfa8229840655f4cf1%26domain%3Dondoho.com%26is_canvas%3Dfalse%26origin%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fondoho.com%252Ffdb851edf36466258%26relation%3Dparent.parent&amp;container_width=600&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fbeverly.gumm.18%2Fposts%2Fpfbid02BrRiFcW9LGL1hTfVyAMiKyKWFnnRfQeuhikpuWd6Ls1JjvZhFo42rvjqraYS4Jrel%3FmWidth%3D350%26mHeight%3D497%26dWidth%3D600%26dHeight%3D497&amp;locale=en_US&amp;sdk=joey\" name=\"f2ba40149be78cc98\" width=\"1000px\" height=\"1000px\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-testid=\"fb:post Facebook Social Plugin\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper-ondoho__VywPB\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__c0mSw AdvTitle_wrap-ondoho__iYr69\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__UoNsa\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__xHoym\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_2\" data-code=\"\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_02\">\n<div id=\"in_article_2-1\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">In the aftermath of the tragedy, Rachael Barnes took to Facebook to express her sorrow over the loss of her mother and sister. In\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/RachaelBarnes27\/posts\/pfbid0qJQ6NjDC1w5oLqmncJPS6VcmGZLGZbxNy5EuT1dVfvodGegMWCjTR2X5ucHUW3sMl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/RachaelBarnes27\/posts\/pfbid0qJQ6NjDC1w5oLqmncJPS6VcmGZLGZbxNy5EuT1dVfvodGegMWCjTR2X5ucHUW3sMl\">one post<\/a>, she wrote that she loved her mother, Gumm, and her younger sister, Combs, adding that she could not believe the situation was real.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">In another post, she reflected on her final moments with her mother, stating she would not have left her side had she known it would be their last day together, sharing the message\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/RachaelBarnes27\/posts\/pfbid0SebqEdkRjReAs5naZ7KjF2M49KMGkahMVfrt7gFoiCfJyG2VXiQ4FnaN3WqpVhTUl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/RachaelBarnes27\/posts\/pfbid0SebqEdkRjReAs5naZ7KjF2M49KMGkahMVfrt7gFoiCfJyG2VXiQ4FnaN3WqpVhTUl\">alongside a photo<\/a>\u00a0of the two of them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedFacebook_embed-facebook-container__vh6_v\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"fb-post fb_iframe_widget\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/RachaelBarnes27\/posts\/pfbid0SebqEdkRjReAs5naZ7KjF2M49KMGkahMVfrt7gFoiCfJyG2VXiQ4FnaN3WqpVhTUl?mWidth=350&amp;mHeight=576&amp;dWidth=600&amp;dHeight=609\" data-testid=\"post\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"\" title=\"fb:post Facebook Social Plugin\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/v14.0\/plugins\/post.php?app_id=493078077833106&amp;channel=https%3A%2F%2Fstaticxx.facebook.com%2Fx%2Fconnect%2Fxd_arbiter%2F%3Fversion%3D46%23cb%3Df9d27a990af5a1524%26domain%3Dondoho.com%26is_canvas%3Dfalse%26origin%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fondoho.com%252Ffdb851edf36466258%26relation%3Dparent.parent&amp;container_width=600&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FRachaelBarnes27%2Fposts%2Fpfbid0SebqEdkRjReAs5naZ7KjF2M49KMGkahMVfrt7gFoiCfJyG2VXiQ4FnaN3WqpVhTUl%3FmWidth%3D350%26mHeight%3D576%26dWidth%3D600%26dHeight%3D609&amp;locale=en_US&amp;sdk=joey\" name=\"f43ec64b77efc3c04\" width=\"1000px\" height=\"1000px\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-testid=\"fb:post Facebook Social Plugin\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Barnes also revealed that her mother had once written a book at her request.\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/RachaelBarnes27\/posts\/pfbid02He2fcQoaDKjGWL2iXhE1UAHq6fumxcpHsRW32pkzGALd6VNNwczN2FEZYf3TMc3zl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/RachaelBarnes27\/posts\/pfbid02He2fcQoaDKjGWL2iXhE1UAHq6fumxcpHsRW32pkzGALd6VNNwczN2FEZYf3TMc3zl\">The book<\/a>\u00a0was filled with stories about Gumm&#8217;s children, friends, and family. She explained that she wanted the book as a way to stay connected to her mother after she passed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper-ondoho__VywPB\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__c0mSw AdvTitle_wrap-ondoho__iYr69\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__UoNsa\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__xHoym\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_3\" data-code=\"\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_03\">\n<div id=\"in_article_3-2\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">She recalled telling her mother that she would need her advice once she was gone. Gumm completed the book last year. Barnes said she never imagined she would be reading it so soon.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedFacebook_embed-facebook-container__vh6_v\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"fb-post fb_iframe_widget\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/RachaelBarnes27\/posts\/pfbid02He2fcQoaDKjGWL2iXhE1UAHq6fumxcpHsRW32pkzGALd6VNNwczN2FEZYf3TMc3zl?mWidth=350&amp;mHeight=688&amp;dWidth=600&amp;dHeight=813\" data-testid=\"post\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"\" title=\"fb:post Facebook Social Plugin\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/v14.0\/plugins\/post.php?app_id=493078077833106&amp;channel=https%3A%2F%2Fstaticxx.facebook.com%2Fx%2Fconnect%2Fxd_arbiter%2F%3Fversion%3D46%23cb%3Df6f8d39f98cf396fc%26domain%3Dondoho.com%26is_canvas%3Dfalse%26origin%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fondoho.com%252Ffdb851edf36466258%26relation%3Dparent.parent&amp;container_width=600&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FRachaelBarnes27%2Fposts%2Fpfbid02He2fcQoaDKjGWL2iXhE1UAHq6fumxcpHsRW32pkzGALd6VNNwczN2FEZYf3TMc3zl%3FmWidth%3D350%26mHeight%3D688%26dWidth%3D600%26dHeight%3D813&amp;locale=en_US&amp;sdk=joey\" name=\"f7b7bc0b079355bbf\" width=\"1000px\" height=\"1000px\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-testid=\"fb:post Facebook Social Plugin\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"><a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/RachaelBarnes27\/posts\/pfbid0GHWUH9gszEpkN8XS8TcAKjNT1CA6tqtoTf878uPRrao9bDcwcfwR3YUfTrw67gqPl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/RachaelBarnes27\/posts\/pfbid0GHWUH9gszEpkN8XS8TcAKjNT1CA6tqtoTf878uPRrao9bDcwcfwR3YUfTrw67gqPl\">According to a post<\/a>\u00a0on Barnes&#8217; Facebook account, Combs has left behind her husband, Randy Combs, and five children. She worked at Saint Joseph Hospital and was studying to be a nurse, set to graduate in December.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedFacebook_embed-facebook-container__vh6_v\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"fb-post fb_iframe_widget\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo.php?fbid=2127317630636891&amp;set=ecnf.100000760250045&amp;mWidth=350&amp;mHeight=534&amp;dWidth=600&amp;dHeight=534\" data-testid=\"photo\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"\" title=\"fb:post Facebook Social Plugin\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/v14.0\/plugins\/post.php?app_id=493078077833106&amp;channel=https%3A%2F%2Fstaticxx.facebook.com%2Fx%2Fconnect%2Fxd_arbiter%2F%3Fversion%3D46%23cb%3Dffe886a909cd395f5%26domain%3Dondoho.com%26is_canvas%3Dfalse%26origin%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fondoho.com%252Ffdb851edf36466258%26relation%3Dparent.parent&amp;container_width=600&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fphoto.php%3Ffbid%3D2127317630636891%26set%3Decnf.100000760250045%26mWidth%3D350%26mHeight%3D534%26dWidth%3D600%26dHeight%3D534&amp;locale=en_US&amp;sdk=joey\" name=\"fc6075ffa4fb0395d\" width=\"1000px\" height=\"1000px\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-testid=\"fb:post Facebook Social Plugin\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper-ondoho__VywPB\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__c0mSw AdvTitle_wrap-ondoho__iYr69\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__UoNsa\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__xHoym\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_4\" data-code=\"\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_04\">\n<div id=\"in_article_4-3\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Fundraisers have been launched for both victims on spotfund.com. As of July 14, more than\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spotfund.com\/story\/a5fc1852-3dd4-47b3-aac3-318de391e9bc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.spotfund.com\/story\/a5fc1852-3dd4-47b3-aac3-318de391e9bc\">$1,200 of a $5,000 goal<\/a>\u00a0has been raised for Gumm, while over $1,400 has been\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spotfund.com\/story\/a68d8c43-281e-406e-9a9c-f2e200cdc35b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.spotfund.com\/story\/a68d8c43-281e-406e-9a9c-f2e200cdc35b\">raised toward a $10,000<\/a>\u00a0goal for Combs. Additional donations are expected.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedFacebook_embed-facebook-container__vh6_v\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"fb-post fb_iframe_widget\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo.php?fbid=1103116626534618&amp;set=a.102650059914618&amp;mWidth=350&amp;mHeight=534&amp;dWidth=600&amp;dHeight=534\" data-testid=\"photo\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"\" title=\"fb:post Facebook Social Plugin\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/v14.0\/plugins\/post.php?app_id=493078077833106&amp;channel=https%3A%2F%2Fstaticxx.facebook.com%2Fx%2Fconnect%2Fxd_arbiter%2F%3Fversion%3D46%23cb%3Df6fdc8caf052e9a2d%26domain%3Dondoho.com%26is_canvas%3Dfalse%26origin%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fondoho.com%252Ffdb851edf36466258%26relation%3Dparent.parent&amp;container_width=600&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fphoto.php%3Ffbid%3D1103116626534618%26set%3Da.102650059914618%26mWidth%3D350%26mHeight%3D534%26dWidth%3D600%26dHeight%3D534&amp;locale=en_US&amp;sdk=joey\" name=\"f9f90a69ee38b5b2b\" width=\"1000px\" height=\"1000px\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-testid=\"fb:post Facebook Social Plugin\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Several state leaders addressed the shooting on social media. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear confirmed there were\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/GovAndyBeshear\/status\/1944459554692952561\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/x.com\/GovAndyBeshear\/status\/1944459554692952561\">multiple incidents in Lexington<\/a>\u00a0involving one suspect, including a trooper-involved shooting and a separate shooting at the church. He added that the injured individuals were receiving care at a local hospital.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper-ondoho__VywPB\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__c0mSw AdvTitle_wrap-ondoho__iYr69\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__UoNsa\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__xHoym\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_1\" data-code=\"\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_01\">\n<div id=\"in_article_1-4\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src=\"https:\/\/if-cdn.com\/jexhgmn7?_showcaption=false&amp;app=1\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Congressman Andy Barr stated that he was praying for the injured trooper and all those hurt at the Richmond Road Baptist Church. 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He shared that he and his wife, Kelley, were praying for the victims, the trooper, and their families. He also emphasized that\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/SenRandPaul\/status\/1944465963774087666\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/x.com\/SenRandPaul\/status\/1944465963774087666\">violence has no place<\/a>\u00a0in Kentucky.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper-ondoho__VywPB\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__c0mSw AdvTitle_wrap-ondoho__iYr69\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__UoNsa\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__xHoym\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_3\" data-code=\"\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_03\">\n<div id=\"in_article_3-6\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\" data-google-query-id=\"CM305a7qvI4DFWAMtAMdomwjwQ\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_03_2__container__\"><iframe id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_03_2\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"3rd party ad content\" name=\"google_ads_iframe_\/23282174040\/d_ondoho_com_intext_03_2\" width=\"300\" height=\"250\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" sandbox=\"allow-forms allow-pointer-lock allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation allow-presentation\" aria-label=\"Advertisement\" data-load-complete=\"true\" data-google-container-id=\"d\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src=\"https:\/\/if-cdn.com\/OiJCEjxD?_showcaption=false&amp;app=1\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Authorities continue to investigate the incident as the community grapples with the aftermath of the violence.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; &nbsp; What began as a routine traffic stop in Lexington, Kentucky, reportedly escalated into a deadly church shooting on Sunday, leaving two women dead and several others injured. 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