The Lexington Police Department is investigating a double homicide that occurred on Danielle Lane.
On Sunday, July 4, 2021, at approximately 1:18 hours, officers responded to the 2500-block of Danielle Lane regarding a subject possibly having a medical emergency. Upon arrival, officers located the 26-year-old female, Tyler M. Sandusky, identified by the Fayette County Coroner’s Office, deceased from a gunshot wound. The victim was located near a Toyota Camry.
After further investigation, officers located a second victim, a 27-year-old male, Shaquille L. Newby, identified by the Fayette County Coroner’s Office, in the front passenger seat of the Toyota Camry. The victim was also suffering from a gunshot wound and pronounced deceased at the scene.
Detectives are continuing to investigate this incident.
Anyone information about this case 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.
