Lexington shooting victim dies. City breaks homicide record with 35th death.
Lexington has recorded it 35th homicide of the year, breaking the record set in 2020, according to police.
The latest death came in a shooting on the 1400 block of Hill Street Tuesday evening, police said. Officers were first dispatched to the area near the Lexington Legends’ Ballpark at 8:16 p.m. for a report of shots fired, and when they arrived, they found a 51-year-old man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds near an apartment complex.
The Fayette County Coroner later identified the victim as Ramon Pennie. He was pronounced dead at 8:53 p.m. at the emergency room of UK Chandler Hospital.
Police said he was given first aid on scene before being transported to the hospital.
Five vehicles and two apartments in the area were struck by gunfire as well, according to police.
No one else was injured and police currently don’t have any suspect information.
People with information about the shooting are encouraged to submit anonymous tips to Bluegrass Crime Stoppers by calling (859) 253-2020, online at www.bluegrasscrimestoppers.com, or through the P3 tips app available at www.p3tips.com.
This story was originally published December 8, 2021 at 7:48 AM.
