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The Lexington Police Department is probing several shooting incidents this week, including a fatal shooting involving a 16-year-old boy. A teenage suspect has been arrested in connection with a nearby shooting. Authorities are emphasizing community safety and seeking information as they investigate these troubling events.
Lexington, KY – The Lexington Police Department is investigating multiple shooting incidents that resulted in injuries and a homicide this week. Two individuals were injured in a shooting on Thursday night, while a 16-year-old boy was fatally shot in a separate incident earlier in the week.
The Thursday shooting took place around 11 p.m. at the intersection of Fairhaven and Saron Drive. The victims, a man and a male juvenile, were both transported to the hospital with injuries that were fortunately not life-threatening. Following this incident, police are actively searching for the shooter and are urging anyone with additional information to come forward to assist in the investigation.
In a related incident, a 19-year-old suspect by the name of Khazmair Taft was arrested in connection with a shooting that occurred at Finch Park on Saturday at approximately 6 p.m. During the Finch Park shooting, a 19-year-old woman was shot in the back. Authorities received a 911 call reporting the shooting, prompting a quick response from law enforcement to provide assistance and to gather evidence at the scene.
Investigators believe that the shot likely came from a group situated at a nearby picnic shelter, although the suspect and others involved fled before police could speak with them. The Lexington Police Department assesses that the Finch Park shooting may have been accidental or unintentional in nature. Taft is currently facing multiple charges, including possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and discharging a firearm within city limits. The victim from this incident has since been treated for her injuries and released from the hospital.
In another troubling event, the police are investigating the homicide of Arsenio Jackson Jr., a 16-year-old boy discovered dead from gunshot wounds on Rambling Creek Drive just before 2 a.m. on Tuesday. Jackson was a junior at Henry Clay High School in Fayette County. The Fayette County Coroner confirmed that he died from gunfire, though details regarding the circumstances surrounding his death remain undisclosed.
Following the news of Jackson’s death, concerns over the impact of gun violence on families have been voiced within the community. Local officials, including Mayor Linda Gorton, have commented on social media about the tragic loss of a young life. Investigators have noted that there is currently no indication of gang involvement in Jackson’s killing, although the community has expressed ongoing worries about the potential rise of gang-related violence in Lexington.
This series of shooting incidents has raised alarm and prompted discussions regarding safety in Lexington. The police department is committed to enhancing ongoing investigations and is actively working to reduce gun violence within the community. Updates on the cases will be provided as more information becomes available.
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- Kentucky.com
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