Recent Gun Violence in Lexington
Key Questions
What recent gun incidents occurred in Lexington?
A shots-fired call on East Sixth Street resulted in shell casings found but no injuries. Separately, an early morning gunshot victim arrived at a hospital with a non-life-threatening wound. Lexington Police Department (LPD) is investigating both as potential hotspots for families.
How long has it been since Lexington's last gun-related homicide?
Lexington has approached 100 days without a gun-related homicide, marking 99 days since the last one. This milestone highlights ongoing efforts to reduce gun violence in the city.
Who is involved in anti-gun violence initiatives in Lexington?
Devine Carama, an Emmy-winning hip-hop artist based in Lexington, is reflecting on his 5th year as director of an initiative against gun violence. His work underscores community efforts to address these issues.
Shots-fired call on East Sixth Street with shell casings found, no injuries. Separate early AM gunshot victim arrived at hospital with non-life-threatening wound. LPD investigating both as potential hotspots for families.