UPDATE: Aug. 9 at 8:30 a.m.
The Lexington Police Department released additional information on the shooting that occurred on Friday at around 12:30 a.m. on National Avenue, detailing that one person died while five others were injured in the shooting.
LPD reported that officers were called to the 700 block of National Avenue on Friday on a reported "shooting with victims." Upon arrival, police found several victims who were then taken to the hospital with reported gunshot wounds.
According to police, one man, identified by police as 31-year-old Antoine Clay, was pronounced dead at the hospital while the other five victims sustained reported "non-life-threatening" injuries.
LPD added that police are continuing to investigate the shooting and that additional information on the suspect is not available at this time.
Personal Crimes Detectives asked anyone with information to contact police at 859-258-3600 or leave an anonymous tip at Bluegrass Crime Stoppers by calling 859-253-2020 or online here.
Original Story:
Lexington police are investigating a shooting that happened around 12:30 a.m. on Friday just outside El Cid Mexican restaurant on National Avenue near Winchester Road that sent several people to the hospital.
LEX 18 had a crew on the scene overnight and witnessed heavy police and first responder presence after the shooting happened.
A neighbor told LEX 18 that he heard multiple gunshots, and another person said they believed it was a drive-by shooting.
Police couldn't tell LEX 18 how many people were hurt, and there is no word on who is responsible.
Anyone with information is asked to call Lexington police.
