UPDATE: Wednesday, June 5 at 2:40 p.m.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — The Fayette County Coroner's Office officially identified 48-year-old Antonio Taylor as the victim in the shooting that occurred in the 500 Block of Newtown Pink on Tuesday.
The office reported that Taylor was "shot multiple times."
UPDATE: Tuesday, June 4
LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) - The Lexington Police Department has announced that the victim died as a result of their injuries after being taken to the hospital.
Original Story: The Lexington Police Department is investigating a shooting that left one person with critical injuries on Tuesday.
Police say they responded to the 500 block of Newtown Pike at around 4:40 p.m. for a shooting with a victim. Upon the officer's arrival, they found one man suffering from one or more gunshot wound(s). The victim was transported to a hospital with what police are calling critical injuries.
Police add that this was believed to be a targeted incident.
Detectives are investigating the incident and asking anyone who might have information regarding it to contact Lexington police at 859-258-3600. Alternatively, anonymous tips can be submitted to the Bluegrass Crime Stopper by calling 859-253-2020 online at bluegrasscrimestoppers.com or through the P3 tips app.
