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Police investigate homicide on North Limestone

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Mayor Linda Gorto, City of Lexington | City of Lexington website

Mayor Linda Gorto, City of Lexington | City of Lexington website

The Lexington Police Department is conducting an investigation into a homicide that took place last night. Officers were dispatched to the 1500 block of North Limestone on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at 8:52 p.m., in response to a reported shooting involving a victim. Upon arrival, officers found a male victim with a gunshot wound. He was taken to a local hospital where he later died from his injuries.

Detectives from the Personal Crimes Section are actively investigating the case. The Fayette County Coroner’s Office will release the name of the deceased victim.

Authorities are seeking assistance from the public and encourage anyone with information regarding this incident to contact Lexington Police at (859) 258-3600. Anonymous tips can be submitted via Bluegrass Crime Stoppers by calling (859) 253-2020, visiting their website at www.bluegrasscrimestoppers.com, or using the P3 Tips app available at www.p3tips.com.

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