The Lexington Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred in the early morning hours on Darby Creek Road.
On November 12, 2022, at 2:03 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 300 block of Darby Creek Road for shots fired. When officers arrived, they located a male victim suffering from a gunshot wound in the street. The victim was transported to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased. The suspect left before officers arrived.
The Fayette County Coroner's Office will release the victim's name.
This is an ongoing 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.