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Officials give update on Lexington mass shooting
WKYT • • nation
Key Points:
- Jametrius M. Griffin, 18, has been arrested and charged with murder, assault, and tampering with evidence in connection to the mass shooting at Charles Young Park in Lexington.
- The shooting resulted in one fatality, 16-year-old Di’Zhon Robertson, and four others with non-life-threatening injuries; Robertson was a student at Success Academy and formerly Bryan Station High School.
- Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton and officials emphasized community support, with counseling services offered at the Dunbar Community Center for those affected.
- This incident ended a 192-day period without homicides in Lexington, marking the first homicide since a February shooting that killed 17-year-old Jonathan Hunt.
- Police continue to investigate the case and encourage anyone with information to contact Lexington Police.
