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Lexington student dead in overnight homicide on Rambling Creek Dr., FCPS official says

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UPDATE: March 4 at 7:50 a.m.

The Lexington Police Department reports they are investigating the overnight shooting on Rambling Creek Drive as a homicide.

According to police, when arriving on the scene, they located a male victim suffering from a gunshot wound in the roadway.

Police say that the victim was pronounced dead at the scene and the Fayette County Coroner's Office will release more information.

A Fayette County Public Schools spokesperson confirmed to LEX 18 that the victim was a junior at Henry Clay High School. Further, grief counselors will reportedly be at the school on Tuesday afternoon to support students and staff.

Original Story:

The Lexington Police Department says they are investigating an overnight shooting that happened near the 700 block of Rambling Creek Drive.

According to police, they responded to the scene just before 2:00 a.m. and found one person who was hit by gunfire.

Police say they are not releasing the severity of the person's injuries.

According to police, it is unclear who is responsible for the shooting and anyone with information should contact them.

A LEX 18 reporter was on the scene and reported seeing a coroner's van.