Crime

Two teenagers accused of robbing 14-year-old near Lexington park

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  • Two teenagers, ages 17 and 15, were charged in a robbery near Shillito Park.
  • Police say the suspects robbed a 14-year-old and fired shots toward the juvenile.
  • Officers located the suspects en route, and both were taken to juvenile detention.

Two teenagers have been charged after Lexington police say they robbed a 14-year-old near a Lexington park over the weekend.

The incident happened around 2:10 p.m. Saturday, May 30, in the 300 block of Reynolds Road, which is close to Shillito Park. Police said two suspects, ages 17 and 15, robbed a 14-year-old victim and fired shots toward the teen.

The suspects were located by officers while they were en route to the scene and took them into custody.

Police said the 15-year-old suspect is charged with first-degree robbery, first-degree wanton endangerment, possession of a handgun by a minor, third-degree fleeing and evading and second-degree criminal mischief. The 17-year-old suspect is charged with first-degree robbery.

Both suspects were taken to a juvenile detention center, police said. No additional details about the incident were released.

Christopher Leach
Lexington Herald-Leader
Chris Leach is a breaking news reporter for the Lexington Herald-Leader. He joined the newspaper in September 2021 after previously working with the Anderson News and the Cats Pause. Chris graduated from UK in December 2018. Support my work with a digital subscription
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