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Police: 4-month-old killed after vehicle fire in Nicholasville

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NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (LEX 18) — A 4-month-old was killed after a vehicle caught on fire near Eagle Nest Drive around 10:50 a.m. on Wednesday in Nicholasville.

According to police, a male subject fled the scene and was later located at a local hospital.

Police say that while they searched for the man, some schools were placed on a "soft lockdown" out of precaution, but the lockdown has since been lifted.

The Jessamine Co. Coroner identified the 4-month-old as Brylee Mae Gill. The coroner’s office is still investigating and has ordered an autopsy.

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Brylee's aunt set up a GoFundMe to cover funeral expenses. To donate, click here.

This is an ongoing death investigation.