UPDATE: Wednesday, June 26 at 10:30 a.m.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — According to a citation from the Commonwealth of Kentucky, Demetrius Maxberry, who was arrested in connection to the Winchester shooting on Tuesday, is reportedly the victim's ex-boyfriend, and they reportedly had a child together.
The citation read that Maxberry was captured on video driving the vehicle at the scene and firing shots toward the victim's vehicle, striking one of the occupants of the targeted vehicle two times.
Upon the Kentucky State Police finding Maxberry, the citation read that he was identified based on the physical description and clothing description seen on the surveillance footage.
While investigating the shooting, police discovered that Maxberry and the victim previously had a relationship and had a child together, according to the citation.
Maxberry, the citation stated, "was confirmed to be a convicted felon and prohibited from possessing firearms."
UPDATE: Tuesday, June 25 at 8 p.m.
Police said a man was arrested in connection with a shooting Tuesday afternoon on Winchester Road.
24-year-old Demetrius Maxberry was arrested and charged with assault - domestic violence, wanton endangerment, and possession of a handgun by a convicted felon.
Maxberry is being held at the Fayette County Detention Center.
UPDATE: Tuesday, June 25 at 3 p.m.
Authorities reported that one woman was taken to the hospital with "non-life-threatening" injuries after being struck by gunfire on Tuesday afternoon near Winchester and Liberty, and the alleged suspect reportedly fled the scene.
Officials detailed that at around 2 p.m. on Tuesday, police were called to Winchester and Liberty in regards to a woman who had been "struck by gunfire."
The incident, officials reported, is believed to be "targeted." Further, the area is back open.
The Lexington Police Department noted that Personal Crimes Detectives are continuing to investigate and ask anyone with information about this case to call Lexington Police at (859) 258-3600.
Anonymous tips can be submitted to Bluegrass Crime Stoppers by calling (859) 253-2020, online at www.bluegrasscrimestoppers.com, or through the P3 Tips app at www.p3tips.com.
Original Story:
According to LEX 18 staff on the scene, there is a heavy police presence in the area of Winchester and Liberty after police reportedly responded to shots being fired in the area on Tuesday afternoon.
This is a developing story and LEX 18 will have more information as it becomes available.
