tldrdailynews.com logo
Tag

Lexington

All articles tagged with #lexington

Lexington park shooting: teen charged after deadly mass crime
crime9 days ago

Lexington park shooting: teen charged after deadly mass crime

An 18-year-old, Jametrius Griffin, was charged with murder and multiple assault counts after a mass shooting at Charles Young Park in Lexington, Kentucky, that killed 16-year-old Di’Zhon Robertson and wounded four others during the East End Day celebration; Griffin also faces a tampering with evidence charge. The incident was part of nine mass shootings nationwide over the weekend, contributing to a 2026 total of 305 mass shootings and thousands of gun-violence deaths tracked by the Gun Violence Archive, fueling ongoing calls for federal gun-control action.

via The Guardian|
#crime#gun-violence#kentucky
No suspect named after Lexington East End park shooting leaves 1 dead, 4 injured
local9 days ago

No suspect named after Lexington East End park shooting leaves 1 dead, 4 injured

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.

via Lexington Herald Leader|
#charles-young-park#east-end#lexington
Arrest Made in Lexington Charles Young Park Mass Shooting; 16-year-old Di’Zhon Robertson Identified
local9 days ago

Arrest Made in Lexington Charles Young Park Mass Shooting; 16-year-old Di’Zhon Robertson Identified

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.

via WKYT|
#charles-young-park#dizhon-robertson#jametrius-griffin
Lexington park shooting leaves teen dead as investigation continues
local9 days ago

Lexington park shooting leaves teen dead as investigation continues

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.

via WKYT|
#charles-young-park#dizhon-robertson#lexington
Barry Manilow Scraps Lexington Show Minutes Before Curtain
entertainment21 days ago

Barry Manilow Scraps Lexington Show Minutes Before Curtain

Barry Manilow abruptly canceled his Lexington, Kentucky concert just 45 minutes before showtime, with the date later rescheduled; all previously purchased tickets will be honored when a new date is announced, and he remains slated to perform in Cincinnati the following night. The 83-year-old has been managing health issues after lung cancer surgery earlier this year.

via Page Six|
#barry-manilow#concert-cancellation#entertainment
Six days into search for Elena Moore, SC personal trainer, police say husband not a person of interest
us-news2 months ago

Six days into search for Elena Moore, SC personal trainer, police say husband not a person of interest

An update on Elena Moore, a 39-year-old personal trainer who vanished after leaving a Lexington, South Carolina Planet Fitness. Six days into the search, police have expanded the sweep to wooded areas near a middle school; her husband, Brannon Slice, is cooperating and not considered a person of interest. Investigators say there are no signs of foul play and are reviewing surveillance footage while continuing to follow tips from the public. Anyone with information should contact detectives at 803-358-7271.

via New York Post|
#elena-moore#lexington#missing-persons
health7 months ago

Measles Outbreaks Linked to Unvaccinated Travelers in Kentucky and Ohio

An unvaccinated individual with measles visited a Lexington hotel and restaurant over New Year's, prompting health alerts due to potential exposure. This is the third public exposure case in Fayette County since December, highlighting the importance of vaccination to prevent the highly contagious disease, which can cause severe complications especially in unprotected populations.

via Lexington Herald Leader|
#health#lexington#measles