Winchester Road Homicide Investigation

A homicide investigation is underway after shots fired.

On Friday, April 9, 2021, around 2:37 a.m., Lexington Police responded to the 900 block of Winchester Road for a report of an assault with a weapon. Upon arrival, a 35-year-old victim was located with gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to a local hospital where he had succumbed to his injuries.  A second victim, a 24 year old, was also located at the scene with a non-life threatening gunshot wound. 

The deceased victim was identified as, Cyrus Davis, 35, by the Fayette County Coroner’s Office.

Police continue to investigate this case.

Anyone with 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. 

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