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Downtown Kentucky Bar District Shooting Leaves 1 Dead, 4 Injured
Police said five people were shot during a community event, and no suspect information has been released as investigators continue the case.
- On Saturday, Aug 15, gunfire erupted at Charles Young Park during the East End Day community event, killing one person and injuring four others, according to the Lexington Police Department.
- Following the shooting, the City of Lexington enacted an Emergency Mobilization Plan at 7:24 p.m., declaring a police staffing emergency that required all third-shift officers to report for duty.
- Police charged 18-year-old Jametrius Griffin with murder and assault late Sunday, after the shooting killed 16-year-old Di'Zhon Robertson and injured four others, including a 4-year-old and a 14-year-old.
- Devine Carama, director of ONE Lexington, announced community healing spaces beginning Monday at the Dunbar Community Center to support those impacted by the traumatic event.
- Lexington Police Chief Lawrence Weathers confirmed there is no ongoing threat to the public, while investigators continue soliciting leads through the Bluegrass Crime Stoppers line at 253-2020.
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