Alexandria Drive Shooting Investigation Arrests

Two people have been arrested after a shooting that occurred last night on Alexandria Drive.

On Friday, September 15, 2023, at 11:26 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 1200 block of Alexandria Drive for a shooting. When officers arrived, they located a male victim and a juvenile victim suffering from gunshot wounds. The victims were transported to a local hospital with reported non-life-threatening injuries. During the investigation, detectives learned that the shooting occurred during a disorder.

Juan Luis Esparza, 19, and Juan Pablo Esparza, 18, were arrested at the scene. Both are currently being held at the Fayette County Detention Center on the below charges.

Juan Luis Esparza

  • Assault 1st Degree
  • Assault 2nd Degree
  • Carrying a Concealed Weapon
  • Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree
     

Juan Pablo Esparza

  • Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree
     

Investigators are asking anyone with information about this case 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.  

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