Lexington coroner identifies victim of fatal Friday night shooting

Detectives with the Lexington Police Department are investigating a Friday homicide that took place on Russell Cave Road.

Officers were called to the 1400 block around 2 a.m. Friday regarding a shooting. They found a man with a gunshot wound; he was taken to a hospital, where he died, police said.

The Fayette County coroner identified the victim as 25-year-old Jaquan Grundy of Louisville. Police did not release any information on a possible suspect.

This is the city’s 12th homicide in 2024.

Detectives are asking anyone with information to contact the Lexington Police at 859-258-3600. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Bluegrass Crime Stoppers by calling 859-253-2020, online at bluegrasscrimestoppers.com, or through the P3 Tips app at p3tips.com.

This story was originally published September 29, 2024 at 6:36 PM.

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.