Police say teen was shot and killed by resident during Lexington home burglary
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A teenager was killed early Monday during a home burglary in Lexington, according to police.
Police said the shooting happened when a 19-year-old male forced his way into a house in the 1100 block of Jouett Creek Drive.
A resident of the home shot the young man, who was declared dead at the scene, Lexington police said in a news release.
Police received the call about the shooting at 1:10 a.m.
The Fayette County Coroner’s Office identified the 19-year-old as Oscar Daniel Wilds, of Lexington. Wilds graduated from Henry Clay High School in 2021, according to a spokesperson for Fayette County Public Schools. Wilds also attended Transylvania University but had not been enrolled with the school since the winter of 2021, according to Megan Moloney with the university.
Police did not release any other details about the shooting.
Police asked that anyone with information about the case call 859-258-3600. People can also submit anonymous tips to Bluegrass Crime Stoppers at 859-253-2020 or online at www.bluegrasscrimestoppers.com.
This story was originally published February 20, 2023 at 11:27 AM.
