The Lexington Police Department has arrested one person in connection with a homicide that occurred this evening on Delaware Avenue.
On August 20, 2024, around 5:06 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 900 block of Delaware Avenue for a shooting with a victim. When officers arrived, they located a male victim with a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a local hospital where he was later pronounced deceased.
Luis Ramos, 29, was arrested at the scene and charged with Murder and Using Restricted Ammunition During Commission of a Crime, as well as unrelated warrants. He is currently being held at the Fayette County Detention Center.
The Fayette County Coroner’s Office will release the name of the decedent.
Detectives are asking anyone with information to contact the 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 at www.p3tips.com.
