The shooting occurred on a Sunday morning when state troopers were alerted to a suspicious vehicle. After pulling the suspect over near the Blue Grass Airport, the situation escalated when the suspect shot a trooper and subsequently carjacked a vehicle to reach the church, all while being pursued by law enforcement. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear expressed his sorrow on social media, stating that such violence has no place in the community or the country. Meanwhile, the injured trooper is reported to be in stable condition as investigations continue into the motives behind the tragic event.