The man accused of killing two women at a Kentucky church and wounding a state trooper in separate shootings had been expected in court for a domestic violence hearing the next day.

Two women were killed in a shooting rampage that began after a state trooper was shot and wounded, authorities said.

Kentucky officials are releasing statements after 2 people were reported dead and 3 were injured — including a state trooper — in a mass shooting in Lexington. Here's what they're saying.Kentucky Governor Andy BeshearSign up for our NewslettersInitial statement (2:06 p.