Winchester Road Homicide and Shooting Investigation

The Lexington Police Department is investigating a homicide and shooting that occurred early this morning on Winchester Road.  

On August 27, 2023, at around 3:40 a.m., officers were dispatched in the 900 block of Winchester Road for a shooting with a victim. When officers arrived, they located a male victim in a parking lot suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene. A second male victim arrived at a local hospital with reported non-life-threatening injuries from a gunshot wound. Detectives from the Personal Crimes Section are continuing to investigate. No suspect information is available at this time.

The Fayette County Coroner's Office will release the name of the decedent. 

Investigators are asking anyone with information about this case to call Lexington Police at (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.  

###

You may also like...

Link to Mayor announces recipients of 250Lex Cultural Grants
Jul. 25, 2024 2:55 pm

Mayor announces recipients of 250Lex Cultural Grants

This program is designed to fund projects that will be part of the year-long celebration of Lexington’s 250th anniversary in 2025.
Link to Mayor: Lexington files suit against Hyundai, Kia
Jul. 23, 2024 3:14 pm

Mayor: Lexington files suit against Hyundai, Kia

Lexington filed a lawsuit this morning against Hyundai USA and Kia Corporation.
Link to Lexington Sister Cities wins international award
Jul. 23, 2024 1:28 pm

Lexington Sister Cities wins international award

Lexington Sister Cities Commission has won the prestigious 2024 Sister Cities International Best Overall award.