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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington police are continuing to ask for the public’s help in a deadly shooting that happened in the early morning hours of September 3, 2021. According to the Lexington Police Department, officers were…
At least one person has been shot in Minneapolis in an incident involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Court documents show that an interview was recorded with Jordan's father, 56-year-old Phillip Bruce Hadley, during which he told investigators that there had been an "ongoing conflict" between 56-year-old Phillip Bruce Hadley and his son.
ADAIR COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky State Police are investigating a deadly shooting that happened Tuesday afternoon in Adair County. Troopers say they responded around 3 p.m. to a reported shooting at a home on KY 55 South, alon…
The Kentucky State Police (KSP) is investigating after a man was reportedly killed following a shooting that involved officers with the Danville Police Department on Sunday night.
DANVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A police officer in Danville was involved in a fatal shooting Sunday night while responding to a call involving a man reported to be in crisis. According to the Danville Police Department, officers were cal…
UPDATE: Court records show Hamilton did not enter a plea at Monday’s hearing, but a preliminary hearing is set for January 26th. Also, the Uniform Citation adds more details to the earlier story: NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A Nic…
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A suspect charged in connection with a deadly weekend shooting in Nicholasville is due in court Monday morning. According to the Jessamine County Detention Center, 25-year-old Tanner Hamilton is schedu…
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A 15-year-old girl is charged with murder after fatally shooting another 15-year-old girl early Sunday morning in the parking lot of a Lowe's store in Elizabethtown.
Tanner Hamilton, 25, of Georgetown, was arrested and charged with first-degree manslaughter after allegedly shooting and killing a man at the intersection of Edgewood Drive and Shun Pike in Nicholasville, Ky., on Jan. 9.
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — One person is dead following a shooting early Saturday morning in Nicholasville, according to police. Officers say the shooting happened on Edgewood Drive near Shun Pike just before 1 a.m. When police…
Family have identified Anthony Rector as the victim in a deadly overnight shooting in Nicholasville.
One person is dead after a shooting in Nicholasville, according to police. It happened on Edgewood Drive and Shun Pike just before 1 am.
One person is dead after a shooting in Nicholasville, according to police. It happened on Edgewood Drive and Shun Pike just before 1 am.
"This is indefensible," said Rick Paynter, the owner of The Kentucky Shop in Lexington, referring to when an ICE officer shot and killed an American citizen in her car on Wednesday in Minneapolis.
Locals in Berea were among those holding a vigil for Renee Nicole Good Thursday night. The 37-year-old woman from Minneapolis was shot and killed in her car by a masked ICE agent earlier this week.
A Minneapolis woman's death at the hands of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent has ignited a national debate over the use of deadly force during immigration operations.
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A juvenile has been charged in connection with a shooting Monday evening on Hedgewood Court in Lexington, according to a release from police. Police say officers were sent around 6:53 p.m. to a home in the…
Lexington police are investigating a shooting that left a victim with life-threatening injuries.
Lexington police are investigating a shooting that left a victim with life-threatening injuries.
A Lexington grandmother who has lost two grandsons to gun violence is speaking out after receiving a disturbing video that she says mocks both her deceased family members and recent shooting victims.
Lexington police continue to investigate Thursday evening's deadly shooting in a strip mall parking lot that killed two 20-year-old men and injured one other person.
A 61-year-old Williamsburg man was arrested Thursday night after he allegedly shot someone near the intersection of Kentucky Highway 11 and Kentucky Highway 92 East in Whitley County.
UPDATE: 1:50 p.m. – Fayette County Coroner Gary Ginn has identified both shooting victims. According to a release, 20-year-old Mauricio Jenkins, of Lexington, died at the scene of the shooting, while 20-year-old Julio Vasquez, also of Lexi…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A second person has died following Thursday evening’s shooting near South Broadway, according to an update from the Lexington Police Department. In a release issued Friday, police say the second victim die…
The Fayette County Coroner is on the scene of a New Year's Day shooting in downtown Lexington.
The Fayette County Coroner is on the scene of a New Year's Day shooting in downtown Lexington.
The Fayette County Coroner is on the scene of a New Year's Day shooting in downtown Lexington.
A Thursday evening shooting that left three people with gunshot wounds is now under investigation by Lexington Police, and an LEX 18 crew confirmed the coroner is now on scene.
A Thursday evening shooting that left three people with gunshot wounds is now under investigation by Lexington Police, and an LEX 18 crew confirmed the coroner is now on scene.
A Thursday evening shooting that left three people with gunshot wounds is now under investigation by Lexington Police, and an LEX 18 crew confirmed the coroner is now on scene.
A Thursday evening shooting that left three people with gunshot wounds is now under investigation by Lexington Police, and an LEX 18 crew confirmed the coroner is now on scene.
A Thursday evening shooting that left three people with gunshot wounds is now under investigation by Lexington Police, and an LEX 18 crew confirmed the coroner is now on scene.
A Thursday evening shooting that left three people with gunshot wounds is now under investigation by Lexington Police, and an LEX 18 crew confirmed the coroner is now on scene.
A Thursday evening shooting that left three people with gunshot wounds is now under investigation by Lexington Police, and an LEX 18 crew confirmed the coroner is now on scene.
UPDATE: 9:15 p.m. LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington police say one person is dead and two others are fighting for their lives following a shooting Thursday evening near South Broadway. According to a release from the Lexington Po…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington police are investigating a shooting that left three people injured New Year’s Day evening on South Broadway. According to a post from the Lexington Police Department, officers were called around…
Authorities say that a man reported he shot his brother on Monday.
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Frankfort police are investigating a shooting that happened Monday afternoon on John Davis Drive. According to the Frankfort Police Department, officers were called around 3:49 p.m. to the 8000 block of Jo…
A Frankfort man is in custody after he allegedly shot his brother Monday afternoon, leading to a police chase that ended at a local hospital where the victim sought treatment.
DeJon Fox Sr. reportedly failed to make a court appearance on the day after Christmas, leading to a judge issuing a warrant for his arrest.
DeJon Fox Sr. reportedly failed to make a court appearance on the day after Christmas, leading to a judge issuing a warrant for his arrest.
UPDATE: 4:00 P.M. – ABC 36 News Now has learned De’Jon Fox Sr. has been arrested and is in custody. Court records show De’Jon Fox Sr., the father of a Kentucky State University shooting victim, was arrested Monday (12/29) on multiple new c…
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A warrant has been issued for the father of a man who was killed earlier this month during a shooting at Kentucky State University. According to court records, an arrest warrant was issued Dec. 26 for De…
Jerry Gumm stepped back into his role as pastor at Richmond Road Baptist Church on Sunday afternoon for the first time since July 13 shooting.
A young man has been taken into custody in connection with a deadly shooting in Barren County Friday, officials said.
A young man has been taken into custody in connection with a deadly shooting in Barren County Friday, officials said.
EVANSVILLE, In. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Evansville police are investigating a series of social media posts they say contain threats following a fatal shooting earlier this month at Kentucky State University. According to court documents, a shoo…
The parents of De'Jon Fox Jr., the Kentucky State University student killed in a Dec. 9 campus shooting, reportedly turned themselves in to police custody on Christmas.
The parents of De'Jon Fox Jr., the Kentucky State University student killed in a Dec. 9 campus shooting, reportedly turned themselves in to police custody on Christmas.
The parents of De'Jon Fox Jr., the Kentucky State University student killed in a Dec. 9 campus shooting, reportedly turned themselves in to police custody on Christmas.
LEX 18 confirmed through records that the parents of KSU shooting victim, 19-year-old Dejon Darrell Fox, Jr., were both arrested on a charge of intimidation: threat to commit a forcible felony.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington police are investigating an early-morning shooting that left a woman injured. Officers were dispatched around 4:58 a.m. Dec. 26 to the 200 block of South Limestone for a report of a shooting with…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington police are investigating an early-morning shooting that left one person injured. Officers were dispatched around 5:47 a.m. to the 200 block of South Limestone after a report of a victim with a gu…
Police had been dispatched just before 5 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 26, to the area of the VIP Smoke Shop near the intersection of South Limestone and East High Street in response to reports of a shooting.
A large police presence was seen in the 200 block of South Limestone in Lexington early Friday morning. LEX 18 on the scene reported that one person was seen in handcuffs.
The Rowan County Coroner's Office and the Kentucky State Police (KSP) are investigating after a man was shot to death in Morehead on Christmas Eve.
A man has been arrested after allegedly shooting at a store in Perry County.
A 36-year-old Perry County man was arrested Tuesday afternoon after he allegedly fired shots into a gas station early Christmas Eve morning, officials reported.
One person was injured Tuesday after a shooting on Versailles Road in Lexington.
According to police, authorities responded to the 1800 block of Versailles Road around 6:40 p.m. for reports of shots fired.
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A Franklin County grand jury has declined to indict Jacob Lee Bard in connection with the deadly shooting at Kentucky State University earlier this month, according to a statement released Tuesday by Bard’…
His release comes on the heels of his representation releasing a five-page statement detailing Bard's account of the events that led to the fatal shooting.
Attorneys for the parent accused of the fatal Kentucky State University shooting argues that pulling the trigger was "completely justified."
On Tuesday, LEX18 Investigates looks back on the case, its impact on the community, and what Justice for Doug Harless means to those who knew him.
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Attorneys for Jacob Lee Bard claim he acted in self-defense and in defense of his family during the deadly shooting earlier this month at Kentucky State University, as a Franklin County grand jury prepares…
Jacob Lee Bard's attorneys confirmed to LEX 18 that Bard posted a $100,000 bond, 10 percent of his initial $1 million, and was released from jail Tuesday morning.
Jacob Lee Bard's attorneys confirmed to LEX 18 that Bard posted a $100,000 bond, 10 percent of his initial $1 million, and was released from jail Tuesday morning.
Jacob Lee Bard's attorneys confirmed to LEX 18 that Bard posted a $100,000 bond, 10 percent of his initial $1 million, and was released from jail Tuesday morning.
Attorneys for Jacob Bard, the man accused of shooting and killing one Kentucky State University student and injuring another, said in a Monday afternoon press release.
A Lexington woman was arrested in the early hours of Sunday morning for allegedly shooting through the floor of her apartment into an occupied living room below, and was also allegedly found with roughly 15 pounds of marijuana.
OWSLEY COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky State Police are investigating the death of a woman following a reported shooting Saturday afternoon. According to KSP, troopers were called just before 2 p.m. after the Owsley County Sheriff’…
Doug Harless was killed in an officer-involved shooting during a search warrant in Laurel County, and the investigation is still ongoing as the Harless family continues to mourn his death and pursue a wrongful death lawsuit against the Lon…
Cloyd Burkhart, 55, was arrested and charged with murder, tampering with physical evidence, and possessing a firearm by a convicted felon after allegedly shooting and killing a woman in Booneville on Saturday afternoon.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – One person has been arrested following a road rage incident involving gunfire earlier Thursday morning in Lexington. According to police, officers were dispatched around 9 a.m. to the area of Appian Court…
One man is in police custody after shooting at a vehicle in a Thursday morning road rage incident, Lexington Police report.
Lexington police are investigating after someone was injured on Wednesday near Daniel Court.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The scene is cleared at what appears to have been a shooting call on Daniel Court, in an apartment complex, about a half-mile from Cardinal Valley Elementary School. ABC 36 News Now has reached out to poli…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Lexington police have just cleared the scene of a shooting call on Daniel Court, in an apartment complex, about a half-mile from Cardinal Valley Elementary School. ABC 36 News Now has reached out to police…
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We're learning new information tonight about what led up to last week's deadly shooting at Kentucky State University.
The man accused of fatally shooting a Kentucky State University student earlier this month will have his case taken up by a grand jury.
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A judge has sent the case against Jacob Lee Bard to a Franklin County grand jury following a preliminary hearing Tuesday connected to the deadly shooting at Kentucky State University. Bard appeared in cour…