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A mass shooting at Charles Young Park in Lexington’s East End killed one person and injured four (including a 4-year-old and a 14-year-old and two adults). Police say there are no updates on a suspect and no threat to the public, with the deceased’s identity pending coroner confirmation; authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward as they continue the investigation and community support efforts.
Lexington police say 18-year-old Jametrius M. Griffin has been arrested and charged with murder, assault and tampering with physical evidence in the Charles Young Park mass shooting. The incident left 16-year-old Di’Zhon Robertson dead and four others injured (ages 4, 14, 39, and 41). Griffin is scheduled for an arraignment Monday, Aug. 17 at 1 p.m. Investigators are seeking tips, and community support services will be available at the Dunbar Community Center on Monday afternoon and evening for those affected by the shooting.
Lexington officials gave an update on Saturday’s mass shooting at Charles Young Park, confirming that 16-year-old Di’Zhon Robertson was killed and five people were injured (four with non-life-threatening injuries); investigators are pursuing leads, and the community is offered counseling at the Dunbar Community Center on Monday as the investigation continues. The shooting ends a 192-day stretch without a homicide tracked by ONE Lexington; police urge anyone with information to call 859-258-3600 or submit tips to Bluegrass Crime Stoppers.
Five people were shot at Charles Young Park in downtown Lexington during Saturday summer festivities; a 14-year-old and a 4-year-old were among the victims, with two adults in non-life-threatening condition and one person dead. Police have not identified the fatality as investigators continue to search for leads and a motive surrounding the shooting.
Five people were shot at Charles Young Park in downtown Lexington: one victim died at the hospital and four others—two children (ages 4 and 14) and two adults—suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Police say there is no ongoing threat to the public and are seeking tips as investigators review the scene and responses from Saturday evening.
A mass shooting at Charles Young Park in Lexington, Kentucky left one person dead and four others injured, including a 4-year-old and a 14-year-old; all victims were transported to area hospitals and the investigation is active with no suspect released.
A mass shooting at Charles Young Park in Lexington left one person dead and four injured, including a 4-year-old and a 14-year-old; investigators have not released information about a suspect, and police activated an emergency staffing plan as the city responds to the incident.