North Upper Street murder-suicide investigation

The Lexington Police Department is investigating a murder-suicide on North Upper Street. 

Around 11:53 a.m. Sunday, February 6, the Lexington Police Department responded to shots fired in the 500-block of North Upper Street. When officers arrived, they located a 22-year-old male victim in the residence suffering from a gunshot wound and a juvenile suffering from a gunshot wound. They were pronounced deceased at the scene. 

The deceased victim’s name will be released by the Fayette County Coroner’s Office. Police continue to investigate this case.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Lexington Police by calling (859) 258-3600. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Bluegrass Crime Stoppers by calling (859) 253-2020, online at www.bluegrasscrimestoppers.com, or through the P3 tips app available at www.p3tips.com. 

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