1 dead after midday shooting in Lexington. Police say suspect was seen on video.
The victim from a Monday afternoon shooting on Woodhill Drive has died, according to Lexington police.
The shooting occurred in a parking lot in front of Woodhill Food Mart and Danny Scott Liquor, according to police. The victim, identified by the coroner as 20-year-old Ja’quis Ray, was sitting in an SUV with a woman the same age when an unidentified male suspect shot at them multiple times, Sgt. Donnell Gordon said Tuesday.
Police found the man who had been shot when they arrived on scene just before 1:15 p.m., Gordon said. He was transported to University of Kentucky hospital where he later died, Gordon said.
The woman in the SUV also suffered non-life-threatening injuries, Gordon said. Police said Monday that it was unclear if her injuries were the result of being grazed by a bullet or broken glass.
The investigation was still ongoing Tuesday afternoon. Police said they retrieved surveillance footage which featured the suspect. He was described as a man in his early 20s with shoulder-length dreadlocks, Gordon said. He was armed with a pistol, Gordon said. He also appeared to get into a silver Chevrolet Cruze, Gordon said.
Police asked anyone who might have information about the shooting to contact investigators by calling (859) 258-3600.
Additionally, anonymous tips can be submitted by using a free P3 Tips app available at www.p3tips.com. Information can also be sent anonymously through Bluegrass Crime Stoppers at (859) 253-2020 or www.bluegrasscrimestoppers.com.
This homicide was the 34th this year, which is a record in Lexington. The previous record was 30, which was set in 2019.
This story was originally published December 29, 2020 at 1:37 PM.