Lexington, September 30, 2025
News Summary
Lexington police are investigating several shooting incidents that have resulted in serious injuries to multiple victims. Among these, a Sunday night shooting on Village Drive left one person hospitalized with life-threatening injuries. A separate shooting the following evening caused non-life-threatening injuries to another man. A third incident involved a suspect in custody after an altercation led to gunfire. Authorities continue to seek information from the public to solve these violent cases.
Lexington police are currently investigating multiple shooting incidents that have resulted in serious injuries to victims. The most critical of these incidents occurred on Sunday night on Village Drive, where a shooting led to one person being hospitalized with life-threatening injuries.
The shooting on Village Drive took place around 9:40 p.m. when officers responded to a calls regarding shots fired in the area. Upon arrival, they located a gunshot victim on nearby Devonport Drive, who was then transported to a local hospital for urgent medical care. At this time, no suspect information has been released, and authorities are requesting that anyone with relevant details reach out to the Lexington Police or submit an anonymous tip through Bluegrass Crime Stoppers.
Meanwhile, a separate shooting took place the following evening on Ohio Street at around 7:30 p.m. A man suffered non-life-threatening injuries from a gunshot wound and was treated at a local hospital. Similar to the first incident, no suspects have been identified in connection with this shooting either.
Early Monday morning, around 3:00 a.m., yet another shooting was reported on Reims Road. In this incident, one person was injured, but a suspect is currently in custody. The victim and the suspect reportedly knew each other and became involved in an altercation prior to the gunfire. The injured individual from this incident sustained non-life-threatening wounds and received necessary medical treatment. The suspect, identified as 36-year-old Giuseppe Presutto, fled the scene but was later arrested and charged with first-degree burglary.
As part of ongoing investigations, police have also made significant developments in a separate shooting case involving a city worker. Jon’tay Mattingly was arrested in connection with the shooting of Stephon Vanzant, who works for the Division of Waste Management. Vanzant was shot in the head while waiting at a bus stop in his work uniform. Medical professionals confirmed that the bullet had passed through his brain. Mattingly, along with an accomplice Jermain Shanks, allegedly ambushed Vanzant. While Mattingly is in custody, Shanks remains at large, and law enforcement is actively pursuing leads. Investigators noted that the suspects had boasted about the shooting on social media.
As of now, the Lexington Police are diligently working on all three cases, urging the public to assist with any information that could lead to the apprehension of suspects still at large. The community is left reeling from the violence, and police are committed to ensuring safety and justice.
Summary of Incidents
| Incident Date | Location | Injuries | Suspect Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday Night | Village Drive | Life-threatening | Unknown |
| Monday Evening | Ohio Street | Non-life-threatening | Unknown |
| Monday Early Morning | Reims Road | Non-life-threatening | Giuseppe Presutto in custody |
| Ongoing Investigation | Various | Serious Injuries (Stephon Vanzant) | Jon’tay Mattingly in custody; Jermain Shanks at large |
FAQ Section
What happened on Village Drive?
A shooting took place on Sunday night, resulting in one individual being hospitalized with life-threatening injuries.
Are there any suspects identified in the shootings?
No suspects have been identified in the Village Drive and Ohio Street incidents. In the Reims Road case, the suspect Giuseppe Presutto is in custody.
Who is Jon’tay Mattingly?
Jon’tay Mattingly is the suspect arrested for the shooting of a city worker, Stephon Vanzant, who was critically injured in the attack.
What should I do if I have information about the shootings?
Authorities advise anyone with information to contact the Lexington Police or submit an anonymous tip through Bluegrass Crime Stoppers.
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Additional Resources
- WKYT: One Injured in Lexington Shooting
- Lex18: Lexington Police Investigate Shooting on Reims Road
- WKYT: Man Accused in Lexington Bus Stop Shooting Appears in Court
- Lex18: Lexington Police Investigate Possible Shooting on Devonport Drive
- WKYT: Shooting Victim Recovering in Hospital
- Wikipedia: Lexington, Kentucky
- Google Search: Lexington Shooting
- Google Scholar: Lexington Kentucky Shooting Incidents
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Shooting
- Google News: Lexington Kentucky Shooting
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