UPDATE: August 26, 2021:
Lexington Police has arrested a 17-year-old male juvenile for the homicide on Pemberton Lane. The juvenile has been lodged at the Fayette Regional Juvenile Detention Center.
The investigation led to the following charges being placed:
· Murder
· Possession of a Handgun by a Minor
· Receiving Stolen Property – Firearm
Anyone with additional 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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A homicide investigation is underway after shots fired.
On Sunday, August 22, 2021, around 9:13 p.m., Lexington Police responded to Pemberton Lane and Stolle Poole Court for a report of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers located a 17-year-old victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim’s name will be released by the Fayette County Coroner’s office pending notification of family.
Detectives 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.
