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Lexington officers responding to reports of gunfire found a woman with a life-threatening gunshot wound and took her to the hospital as detectives began an investigation.
Police in Lexington responded Tuesday night to reports of a shooting on Pimlico Parkway and found an adult woman suffering from what authorities described as a life-threatening gunshot wound, according to LEX18.
The report said officers arrived at the scene and discovered the victim with serious injuries. The woman was transported to a hospital for treatment, where she remained hospitalized as the investigation continued.
LEX18 reported that police had not publicly released additional details about the shooting’s circumstances, including any description of a suspect or suspects, any suspected motive, or whether investigators believed there were additional victims connected to the incident.
Officials also had not indicated in the report whether any arrests had been made as detectives worked the scene, which remained under police investigation. Detectives typically focus on gathering witness statements, reviewing any available surveillance video, and collecting physical evidence such as shell casings or other items that can help identify where shots were fired and who fired them.
The incident comes amid ongoing law enforcement efforts in the Lexington area to respond to reported gun violence and to identify those responsible. For residents in the immediate area, the response and the active investigation can affect nearby activity as authorities process the scene and coordinate medical response.
Police said the case remained under investigation, and more information would depend on the results of follow-up interviews and evidence review. Anyone with information relevant to the shooting was expected to contact law enforcement as investigators seek to determine what led to the attack and to locate the person or persons responsible.