Two arrests have been made following the August 26, 2022, shooting at the Fayette Mall.
Around 4:24 p.m., on August 26, 2022, officers responded to the Fayette Mall parking lot for a shooting. Officers located an unoccupied vehicle that had been struck by gunshots and shell casings. The suspects fled the scene before the officers' arrival. During the investigation, detectives identified two suspects and warrants were issued for their arrests.
Marquis Tompkins, 23, was arrested on September 1, 2022, and charged with five counts of 1st-degree Wanton Endangerment. Dayron Parks, 22, was arrested on August 30, 2022 and charged with one count of 1st-degree Wanton Endangerment and one count of 1st-degree Criminal Mischief.
Anyone with information about this case is asked 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.
