UPDATE:
The Fayette County Coroner's Office has identified the body found in Pine Meadows Park on Wednesday.
According to the coroner, 16-year-old Christopher Valdez died from a gunshot wound.
ORIGINAL:
Two people were hurt in a shooting near Pine Meadows Park in Lexington Wednesday afternoon.
Police say they responded to the 1600 block of Tazewell Drive for a shooting at 2:07 p.m.
When officers arrived, they found a male juvenile suffering from a gunshot wound. That victim was transported to the hospital. Police say a second male juvenile arrived at a local hospital with a gunshot wound.
Officials say they believe the victims know each other.
LPD says they believe there is no current threat to the community.
Police confirmed a body was found near the scene of the shooting but did not confirm if it was connected to the original shooting.
A neighbor, Robert Fleming, told LEX 18 his son saw a man run into the woods near the park after hearing gunshots, later leading police to discover the body.
"I was just concerned somebody was wounded and back there and unfortunately, it was," Fleming said.
Neighbors said the park is typically a family-friendly location.
"You know, we have the same general mischief everyone has but we certainly never had anything like this in this neighborhood," said Kathleen Montgomery.
This investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information related to this shooting is asked to contact the Lexington Police Department.
This is a developing story. Stay with LEX 18 as we learn more.
