19-year-old man killed in midday Lexington shooting near Armstrong Mill Road
A 19-year-old man was shot and killed in Lexington Monday afternoon, according to the Lexington Police Department.
The shooting happened around 12:45 p.m. in the 3400 block of River Park Drive. Lexington police Lt. Nick Whitcomb said officers found one person shot at the scene, and he was transported to a hospital with life-threatening injuries.
The victim, later identified as Darius Gaston-Garner, died at the hospital.
No information about a suspect was released.
Anyone with information about the shooting is encouraged to contact Lexington police at 859-258-3600. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Bluegrass Crime Stoppers by calling 859-253-2020 or by filling out an online form.
People who live in the area are encouraged to check their surveillance cameras in case they have footage that can help with the investigation.
This story was originally published March 10, 2025 at 2:14 PM.
