UPDATE: 08/17/2022 – The Lexington Police Department made an arrest in connection with July 20, 2022 shooting death of Kadage Byishmo on Quinton Court.
Keith Denton, 27, has been charged with the following:
- Murder
- Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree
- Tampering with Physical Evidence
- Three Counts of Violation of a Kentucky Protective Order
- Two Counts of Receiving Stolen Property (Firearms)
- Trafficking of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree (Methamphetamine) – Enhanced with a firearm
- Possession of a Controlled Substance (Marijuana)
Denton is currently detained at the Fayette County Detention Center.
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The Lexington Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred Wednesday afternoon on Quinton Court.
At 3:20 p.m., Wednesday, July 20, 2022, officers responded to the 300 block of Quinton Court for a report of a subject who had been shot. When officers arrived, they located a 38-year-old male victim suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a local hospital, where they were later pronounced deceased.
The victim's name will be released by the Fayette County Coroner's Office.
Detectives are asking residents in the area to please check their home surveillance video and contact the Lexington Police Department if they have any footage that could help in the investigation.
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.
