Lexington police investigate after 1 man dies in an overnight shooting

The Lexington Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred Saturday and left one person dead.

Law enforcement received calls around 11:20 p.m. on Saturday regarding a man suffering from gunshot wounds on the 700 block of Florence Avenue, according to Lt. Joe Anderson.

When police arrived on scene, a 34-year-old man was pronounced dead. The victim was identified as Todd Anthony Kenion, according to the Fayette County Coroner’s Office.

Anderson stated this is an active death investigation, and anyone with more information should contact police at 859-258-3600. Anonymous tips can be submitted 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.

Saturday’s shooting was one of five shooting incidents in Lexington this month, according to Lexington police data.

This story was originally published May 22, 2022 at 10:16 AM.

Taylor Six

Lexington Herald-Leader

Taylor Six is the criminal justice reporter at the Herald-Leader. She was born and raised in Lexington attending Lafayette High School. She graduated from Eastern Kentucky University in 2018 with a degree in journalism. She previously worked as the government reporter for the Richmond Register.