Crime

Juvenile injured in shooting at Lexington motel, police say

Sportsman Motel
Sportsman Motel

A juvenile was taken to a local hospital with a gunshot wound after being shot at the Sportsman Motel on Winchester Road Tuesday afternoon, according to the Lexington Police Department.

The juvenile’s injuries were not thought to be life-threatening, said Lexington police Lt. Dillan Taylor.

Taylor said police were called to the scene at 3:03 p.m. regarding the shooting.

He said police did not have a suspect in custody. The circumstances surrounding the shooting are under investigation, Taylor said as of about 5 p.m.

The victim’s age was not released.

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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