Crime

Man shot in the leg at Palomar Centre

Police are investigating after a man with a gunshot wound to the leg was dropped off at a Lexington hospital Thursday.

The 19-year-old was shot at Palomar Centre about 2 p.m., police said. A white vehicle had been seen driving off after the shooting.

The teen’s injuries were not thought to be life-threatening.

This was the fifth shooting in Lexington this week.

Police do not believe the shootings are connected. Anyone with information can call police at 859-258-3600.

This story was originally published March 17, 2016 at 8:48 PM with the headline "Man shot in the leg at Palomar Centre."

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