LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — A man was taken to the hospital after being shot overnight in the area of the West New Circle Walmart near Russell Cave Road in Lexington.
According to police, they were called to the scene just after 1:30 a.m. Thursday for reports of a man who had been shot.
Police say the was taken to a local hospital after suffering from a gunshot wound to the torso.
After investigation, police discovered that the victim had left Diva's Gentleman's Club after being involved in an altercation with several individuals before parking at the Walmart.
According to police, they obtained security footage that showed the victim parking and another vehicle pulling up and shooting into the victim's vehicle and then speeding off.
Through multiple investigative resources, Lexington police were able to identify the suspect as 30-year-old Kenneth Mitchell.
According to police, Mitchell's vehicle was located at the Walnut Hill Apartments and had shell casings insight.
Mitchell was arrested and charged with assault, wanton endangerment, convicted felon in possession of a firearm, and criminal mischief.
