Shropshire Avenue Homicide Investigation

The Lexington Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred on April 30, 2024.

On Tuesday, April 30, 2024, around 12:25 a.m., an officer in the area of Shropshire Avenue and East Third Street located a vehicle blocking the intersection. When the officer approached the vehicle, they located a male victim suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The Fayette County Coroner's Office will release the decedent's name.

Detectives with the Personal Crimes Section continue to investigate and ask anyone with information about this case to call 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.