Officials give update on Lexington mass shooting
AI Generated Image

Officials give update on Lexington mass shooting

WKYT general

Key Points:

  • Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton, Police Chief Lawrence Weathers, and One Lexington Director Devine Carama provided an update on the mass shooting at Charles Young Park, emphasizing ongoing efforts to find those responsible.
  • The Fayette County Coroner identified the victim as 16-year-old Di’Zhon Robertson, a student at Success Academy and former Bryan Station High School attendee; the school district is offering counseling and support to students and staff.
  • The shooting ended a 192-day streak without homicides in Lexington, with four other victims sustaining non-life-threatening injuries; police responded around 6:48 p.m. and continue to investigate.
  • Support services for those affected will be available at the Dunbar Community Center on Monday, and authorities urge anyone with information to contact Lexington Police.

Trending Business

Trending Technology

Trending Health