Crime

Man charged with murder, robbery in fatal Lindy Lane shooting in Lexington

Lexington police have charged a man with murder in connection with the death of a man on Lindy Lane earlier this week.

Jameel Elias Cox, 28, is charged with murder, first-degree robbery and evidence tampering, according to police. He is accused of shooting and killing 32-year-old Aaron Leach at Leach’s home on Monday.

Police first responded to the home in the 1500 block of Lindy Lane just after 5:15 p.m. Monday. They found Leach unresponsive in the home.

Cox is being held in the Fayette County jail.

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Morgan Eads
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Morgan Eads covers criminal justice for the Lexington Herald-Leader. She is a native Kentuckian who grew up in Garrard County. Support my work with a digital subscription
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