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Lexington police looking for 2 suspects connected to homicide on Betsy Lane: report

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UPDATE: Sept. 30 at 11 a.m.

The Lexington Police Department is asking the community for help in finding two men who are wanted for murder in connection to a homicide on Betsy Lane on Sept. 8 that left one woman dead.

Police detailed that Brian Marquez Chavez and Kevin Marquez Chavez are wanted for murder, attempted murder, first-degree wanton endangerment, and first degree criminal mischief in connection to the shooting.

Brian is described by police as standing at 6 feet 1 inch tall and 190 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. Kevin is described as standing at 5 feet 11 inches and 150 pounds with black hair and brown eyes.

Police asked that if you have any information in regards to their whereabouts Bluegrass Crime Stoppers will pay you a cash reward for your anonymous information.

The family of the victim, identified as 28-year-old Esmeralda Rodriguez Perez, recently spoke with LEX 18.

Original Story:

Lexington Police spent the early morning hours Sunday investigating the latest homicide in the city.

Officers were sent to Betsy Lane off Fister Way just after 1 a.m. in response to a shooting call.

When they got on scene, police found one woman who had been shot.

The woman was taken to the hospital where police say she was pronounced dead.

According to the Fayette County Coroner, the woman killed is 28-year-old Esmeralda Rodriguez Perez.

Law enforcement added a man arrived at a hospital while they were investigating, he was also shot but is expected to survive.

The investigation is ongoing and there is no suspect information at this time.