Lexington Police Identify Second Suspect in Bus Stop Shooting

Lexington Police have identified Jermaine Shanks as the second suspect involved in a bus stop shooting that occurred last week, which left one man with life-threatening injuries. The incident took place on Thursday morning at the bus stop located at the corner of Winburn Drive and McCullough Drive.

Shanks is now listed as one of Bluegrass Crime Stoppers’ most wanted persons of the week and has an active warrant for multiple charges. These charges include assault, wanton endangerment, criminal mischief, tampering with physical evidence, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

Early Friday morning, police arrested Jon’Tay Mattingly in connection with the same shooting incident. Mattingly faces similar charges, including those related to assault, wanton endangerment, and possession of a hand gun by a convicted felon. Both suspects were captured on surveillance video fleeing the scene together after shooting the victim.

The surveillance footage reveals that Shanks and Mattingly were seen coming from behind the Winburn Fruit Supermarket and running towards MLK Park and Millbank Road. As the investigation continues, police have not disclosed further details regarding Shanks.

In their effort to locate Shanks, police have appealed to the public for assistance and encouraged anyone with information to contact law enforcement or submit anonymous tips to Bluegrass Crime Stoppers. Shanks has a troubling history of criminal activity, which further complicates the ongoing investigation.

Prior Criminal Activity

Shanks was previously arrested for robbery on December 12, 2024, following an alleged incident where he robbed a juvenile at the Winburn Mini Mart. He was armed at the time of this robbery, which occurred in October 2024. After his arrest, Shanks was released on a $15,000 bond just five days later, with the condition that he wear an ankle monitor.

In February 2025, the charges against Shanks were amended to attempted robbery, to which he pleaded guilty. Subsequently, he was sentenced to a suspended 365-day jail term and placed on probation for two years without the requirement of electronic monitoring. Notably, Shanks was removed from electronic monitoring on February 4, just days before the bus stop shooting took place.

The Lexington Police Department continues to actively search for Jermaine Shanks while addressing community concerns and safety in the aftermath of this violent incident.

Who are the suspects in the bus stop shooting?

The suspects identified in the shooting are Jermaine Shanks and Jon’Tay Mattingly.

What charges are the suspects facing?

Both Shanks and Mattingly face multiple charges, including assault, wanton endangerment, criminal mischief, tampering with physical evidence, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

Where did the shooting occur?

The shooting occurred at a bus stop located at the corner of Winburn Drive and McCullough Drive in Lexington.

Is Jermaine Shanks on any watch lists?

Yes, Jermaine Shanks is listed as one of Bluegrass Crime Stoppers’ most wanted persons of the week.

How can the public help in locating Shanks?

The public can assist law enforcement by providing any information regarding Shanks’ whereabouts, either by contacting the police or submitting anonymous tips to Bluegrass Crime Stoppers.