Crime

Shooting in Lexington neighborhood leaves two men hurt

Officers are investigating a shooting that left two men injured in Lexington Thursday morning.

The shooting took place just after 1:30 a.m. on the 1100 block of Trent Boulevard. Police were called in reference to an individual with a gunshot wound, according Lt. Joe Anderson with the Lexington Police Department. Upon arrival, officers found a male with a gunshot wound.

Not long after, police found another man with a gunshot wound a short distance away, according to Anderson. Both victims’ injuries were described as non-life-threatening.

Police don’t have any suspect information to release. Police also don’t believe the shooting is connected to a separate shooting that took place on Victoria Way Wednesday night, but they’re investigating that to confirm.

Anyone with information about these incidents is asked to call Lexington 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.

Christopher Leach
Lexington Herald-Leader
Chris Leach is a breaking news reporter for the Lexington Herald-Leader. He joined the newspaper in September 2021 after previously working with the Anderson News and the Cats Pause. Chris graduated from UK in December 2018. Support my work with a digital subscription
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