UPDATE: March 10 at 5:55 p.m.
The Fayette County Coroner has identified 19-year-old Darius Gaston-Garner as the victim of an afternoon shooting in Lexington.
Gaston-Garner died from a gunshot wound following a shooting on River Park Drive on Monday.
The shooting remains under investigation.
UPDATE: March 10 at 4:30 p.m.
The Lexington Police Department reported that one person has died after a reported shooting on River Park Drive on Monday afternoon.
Officials detailed that on Monday at around 12:45 p.m. police were called to the 3400 block of River Park Drive on a shooting with a victim.
Upon arrival, police found an individual with a gunshot wound. That person was then taken to an area hospital with reported life-threatening injuries where they later died, according to officials.
Officials noted that there's is not a suspect in custody at this time and the shooting is being investigated as a homicide.
LPD reminded the community that anyone with information can contact the Bluegrass Crime Stoppers at 859-253-2020 orsubmit an anonymous tip here.
Original Story:
The Lexington Police Department reported that one person with a "possible gunshot wound" was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries after being found in the area of River Park Drive on Monday afternoon.
Officials reported that officers arrived on the scene and found that an individual was down. At this time, no suspect has been reported.
Police asked the public to avoid the area as the investigation continues.
LPD reminded the community that anyone with information can contact the Bluegrass Crime Stoppers at 859-253-2020 orsubmit an anonymous tip here.
