Gun Violence in Lexington and Central Kentucky
Key Questions
What is the current record for days without a homicide in Lexington?
Lexington has gone 120 days without a homicide since February 5, which is believed to be a record. Year-to-date there have been approximately 13 non-fatal shootings.
What recent gun-related incidents have been reported in Lexington?
On May 29 a man allegedly fired into a downtown crowd, with injury and arrest details pending. Mia White pleaded guilty to manslaughter in a 2025 shooting and will be sentenced June 12.
Are there updates on shootings in surrounding areas of Central Kentucky?
A suspect in the Pleasant Hill grocery store shooting has been charged with murder. In Berea, teen Brailen Weaven was indicted and arraigned in federal court, while Richmond police have arrested one suspect in a home invasion shooting and are seeking a second with a distinctive cross tattoo.
Lexington marks 120 days without homicide (since Feb 5), believed to be a record. YTD now ~13 non-fatal shootings (three on May 22: Boysenberry Street, Manchester Street, Manchester Music Hall). New incident on May 29: man allegedly fired gun into downtown Lexington crowd; details on injuries/arrests pending. Mia White pleaded guilty to manslaughter in 2025 shooting; sentencing June 12. Lowest shootings in 25 years via ONE Lexington progress. Regional: Pleasant Hill grocery store shooting suspect charged with murder; Berea bank shooting teen Brailen Weaven indicted and arraigned in Lexington federal court, with DOJ weighing death penalty. New: Richmond home invasion shooting – one suspect arrested, second at large with distinctive cross tattoo.