LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — Fayette County Coroner's Office identified 22-year-old Doricky Juran Harris as the man who was shot Monday night at Coolavin Apartments.
Lexington police officers were dispatched to the 500 block of West Sixth Street around 9:27 p.m. Monday.
They found Harris suffering from a gunshot wound and he was transported to UK hospital where he later died.
His death is being ruled as a homicide.
Police were dispatched to the same area around 7:30 p.m for possible shots fired but no victim was found. Police do not know if the shootings are connected or if there is any connection to a shooting in the area this past Saturday.
Around 9:27 p.m. on September 12, 2022, officers were dispatched to the 500 block of West Sixth Street for an individual who had been shot. Officers located a victim suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to the hospital.
— Lexington Police (@lexkypolice) September 13, 2022
This is an ongoing investigation. pic.twitter.com/s5lJJIVDMW
LEX 18's Ricky Sayer was on scene Monday night.
BREAKING: A person was shot tonight here at the Coolavin Apartments in Lexington, police confirm. They were taken to the hospital. We don't know their condition.
— Ricky Sayer (@RickyReports) September 13, 2022
This is the second time police were called here today to reports of gunfire. No one was hurt earlier. @LEX18News pic.twitter.com/9vQpKNwxf8
Police are investigating the shooting as a homicide.
Anyone with information about this case is asked to call Lexington Police at (859) 258-3600. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Bluegrass Crime Stoppers by calling (859) 253-2020 or online, or through the P3 tips app.
