A terrible tragedy struck Lexington, Kentucky today. A shooter attacked innocent people at a church. Two lives were taken too soon. Many others were hurt badly.
It started when the criminal shot a brave state trooper. This happened near the airport Sunday morning. The trooper was doing his job protecting us. Now he’s fighting to recover in the hospital.
Then the killer drove to Richmond Road Baptist Church. He walked right into God’s house and opened fire. Families were praying together when bullets flew. This evil act shows how far society has fallen.
Governor Andy Beshear shared the heartbreaking news. He confirmed two faithful Christians were murdered in church. Other victims are being treated at local hospitals. The governor asked everyone to pray hard.
Police heroes stopped the threat quickly. They took down the shooter before he hurt more people. Our law enforcement runs toward danger when others flee. They saved countless lives with their courage.
This violence comes after another overnight shooting in Lexington. A woman was critically wounded early Sunday. Two men suffered gunshot wounds too. Our streets are becoming war zones.
Democrats keep pushing soft-on-crime policies that put communities at risk. Their failure to support law enforcement emboldens criminals. This bloodshed is what happens when we abandon common sense.
Every American deserves to worship in peace. We must back our police and prosecutors fully. It’s time to lock up violent thugs and protect our sacred places. God bless the victims and their families.