Four civilians—including two nurses—are honored for saving the life of a Kentucky State Trooper shot during a traffic stop near Lexington’s Blue Grass Airport.
By: Law Enforcement Digest Staff | The MES Dispatch | MES Life Safety
A Routine Stop Turns Violent
What began as a routine traffic stop outside Lexington’s Blue Grass Airport on July 13 quickly turned into a life-or-death battle.
Trooper Jude Remilien of the Kentucky State Police had pulled over a vehicle after receiving an alert about an active warrant linked to the driver, later identified as Guy House.
Moments after the stop began, House opened fire, striking Trooper Remilien before fleeing the scene.
Courage on the Roadside
As chaos unfolded, several nearby motorists stopped to help—two of them off-duty nurses.
They rushed to the wounded trooper, applying immediate medical aid and stabilizing him as others called for backup and cleared the area for responding units.
“Their actions that day reflect the best of humanity,” a KSP spokesperson said. “They didn’t hesitate when lives were on the line.”
Law enforcement officials say those few critical minutes between injury and EMS arrival likely made the difference between life and death.
A Broader Tragedy, and a Reminder
After the shooting, Guy House fled the scene and went on a shooting spree at a nearby church, killing two people and wounding two others before being apprehended.
Trooper Remilien continues to recover, surrounded by the gratitude of his department and community.
On Thursday, Kentucky officials honored the four Good Samaritans for their bravery, selflessness, and service. Their actions, leaders said, “represent the spirit of compassion and courage we all hope to see in moments of crisis.
The Takeaway: Everyday Heroes in Extraordinary Moments
For officers across the nation, the incident underscores the unpredictable danger of even the most routine encounters—and the lifesaving value of immediate medical intervention.
For civilians, it’s a reminder that training, courage, and compassion can turn bystanders into heroes.