Metro Lex News

On June 25, 2024, around 1:40 p.m., officers were dispatched to the area of Winchester Rd and Liberty Rd in response to a shooting incident involving a victim. Upon arrival, they located a female victim with a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The suspect had fled the scene before officers arrived.

Using resources from the Real-Time Intelligence Center, including license plate readers and traffic cameras, detectives identified the suspect as Demetrius Maxberry, 24. Maxberry was subsequently arrested and charged with Assault 1st Degree (Domestic Violence), Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree, and Possession of a Handgun by Convicted Felon. He is currently being held at the Fayette County Detention Center.

Authorities are encouraging anyone with information about this case to contact Lexington Police at (859) 258-3600. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Bluegrass Crime Stoppers by calling (859) 253-2020, online at www.bluegrasscrimestoppers.com, or through the P3 Tips app at www.p3tips.com.

Due to the Fourth of July holiday, there will be no city waste collection on Thursday, July 4.