One killed, four injured in Lexington park shooting; children among victims

One person was killed and four others were injured in a shooting at Charles Young Park in Lexington, Kentucky on Saturday evening, according to police reports. The incident occurred just before 7 p.m. when Lexington police responded to a call about shots fired and discovered five victims. Among the wounded were two children, aged 4 and 14, who were shot but are believed to have non-life-threatening injuries.

Police Chief Lawrence Weathers confirmed the victims' ages but did not provide details about a potential suspect. He urged the public to come forward with any information that could help prevent future incidents, emphasizing that any tips would be greatly appreciated. Weathers assured the public that there was no ongoing threat to their safety.