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Fayette County Coroner identifies Versailles Road shooting victim

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UPDATE: Dec. 2 at 11 a.m.

The Fayette County Coroner has identified the individual who was killed during a shooting in the 1800 block of Versailles Road on Sunday night.

The coroner reported that 44-year-old Quaynell King was killed in the shooting on Sunday.

His cause of death is listed as a homicide in the coroner's report.

UPDATE: Dec. 1 at 10:22 p.m.

Lexington Police are now investigating this incident as a homicide. They say the victim of the gunshot wound died from their injuries. Police say the Fayette County Coroner will provide more details.

Original Story:

Lexington Police responded to a call about shots fired in the 1800 block of Versailles Road Sunday around 8:43 p.m.

Officers say they found evidence of shots that were fired in the area. Shortly after arriving on the scene, police say they were told that there was a victim who came to the hospital with what appeared to be a gunshot wound.

Officers are still in the area. They say that there is no suspect at this time. Anyone with details is asked to contact Lexington Police.