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Police said a shooting reported early Tuesday injured one person in the 1700 block of Gerald Drive.
Lexington Police said one person was shot early Tuesday morning in the 1700 block of Gerald Drive and was injured in the incident. Police did not provide additional details about the victim’s condition or the circumstances leading up to the shooting in the initial report.
According to Lexington Police, officers responded to the area after the shooting was reported around the early morning hours Tuesday. The incident occurred on Gerald Drive, a neighborhood street in Lexington.
Police said their investigation is ongoing and did not release information at the time on whether they have identified a suspect or whether officers are looking for a particular vehicle or direction of travel. No further updates, charges, or arrest information were included in the initial statement.
The report did not specify whether any arrests were made at the scene, whether officers recovered evidence at the location, or whether the shooting involved more than one person. Lexington Police also did not comment on whether the incident is believed to be targeted or random.
As the investigation continues, Lexington Police said they were working to determine what happened and to collect information from the scene and witnesses. Anyone with information about the shooting is expected to be contacted by investigators as they pursue leads.
The incident comes amid continuing public-safety concerns in Lexington, where police routinely urge residents to report suspicious activity and to provide information that could help investigators. Further details are expected as investigators interview witnesses and review any available evidence.
The victim’s name was not released in the initial report, and no timeline for further updates was provided by police. Lexington Police said they will continue the investigation and provide additional information if it becomes available.