Child hurt in shooting overnight in Lexington
A child was injured in a shooting off Newtown Pike early Friday.
Police were called to Imperial Avenue just before 2 a.m. and found the child shot, according to the Lexington Police Department.
The child as taken to a local hospital and is expected to recover.
Police said the shooting is not thought to be accidental, WKYT reported
No suspect information was released. Police also did not say how old the child is.
Police asked that anyone with information call them at 859-258-3600. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Bluegrass Crime Stoppers by calling 859-253-2020, visiting Bluegrasscrimestoppers.com or using the P3 Tips app at P3tips.com.
This story was originally published October 18, 2024 at 7:57 AM.
Karla Ward
Lexington Herald-Leader