Crime

Lexington police investigate shooting of boy near Kirklevington Park

Lexington Police Department crime scene.
Lexington Police Department crime scene. rhermens@herald-leader.com

A juvenile was taken to the hospital after a shooting in south Lexington Friday night.

The boy’s injuries were not life-threatening, said Lexington police Lt. Dillan Taylor.

Taylor said police were called to the 3300 block of Spangler Drive at 6:37 p.m. The scene is near Kirklevington Park.

Police did not provide any information about possible suspects.

This story was originally published April 22, 2022 at 8:36 PM.

Karla Ward
Lexington Herald-Leader
Karla Ward is a native of Logan County who has worked as a reporter at the Herald-Leader since 2000. She covers breaking news. Support my work with a digital subscription
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