Second victim dies in Lexington New Year’s Day shooting off South Broadway
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- Fatal shooting on South Broadway leaves one dead, two hospitalized.
- Police investigate; no suspect named while coroner prepares victim identification.
- Authorities urge residents to review camera footage and submit tips to police.
A second person has died following Lexington’s first fatal shooting of the new year, which occurred Thursday evening off South Broadway.
The shooting happened around 6:30 p.m. Jan. 1 in a parking lot on the 1000 block of South Broadway, according to the Lexington Police Department. Three men were shot, and one was pronounced dead at the scene. The other two men were taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Police said Friday morning a second victim died from his injuries. The third remains in critical condition.
The Fayette County Coroner’s Office identified the victims as Marciano Jenkins, 20, of Lexington, and Julio Vazquez, 20, of Lexington. Jenkins was declared dead at the scene at 7:25 p.m., while Vazquez died at University of Kentucky Hospital at 8:42 p.m. Thursday.
No information about a suspect was provided. Police said detectives are investigating.
Residents and business owners in the area are asked to check their surveillance camera footage for potential leads.
Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call police at 859-258-3600. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Bluegrass Crime Stoppers by calling 859-253-2020 or by submitting a tip online at www.bluegrasscrimestoppers.com.
This is Lexington’s first homicide of 2026, according to police crime data. The city had 20 homicides last year, the third year in a row that the annual count declined.
This story was originally published January 2, 2026 at 7:17 AM.
