1 dead, 5 injured in Lexington mass shooting

WUKY | By Karyn Czar

Published August 9, 2024 at 1:59 PM EDT

The Fayette County Coroner has identified the victim as 31-year-old Antoine Clay. Five other people were injured by gunfire. Officials say their injuries are non-life threatening.

Lexington Police were called to National Avenue near El Cid’s restaurant off Winchester Road just after midnight.

Officials say the investigation is ongoing and Personal Crimes Detectives are asking anyone with information to contact Bluegrass Crime Stoppers at (859) 253-2020. You can also leave tips at http://www.bluegrasscrimestoppers.com/sitemenu.aspx?ID=710& or through the P3 Tips app.
All tips can be made anonymously.

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Karyn Czar

Karyn Czar has been a journalist with WUKY since 2013 and is currently the Assistant News Director. She received her bachelor's degree from the University of Kentucky and brings more than 30 years of broadcast experience to NPR. Karyn's work has been recognized with numerous Associated Press, Kentucky Broadcaster Association, Public Media Journalist, and Edward R. Murrow awards throughout her career.

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