Lexington Police Seek Public's Help in Sunday Shooting

Authorities are asking residents with security cameras to review footage for potential leads.

Mar. 22, 2026 at 8:43pm

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The Lexington Police Department is seeking information from the public regarding a shooting that occurred on Sunday afternoon around 1:45 p.m. in the 500 block of Chestnut Street. A male victim was transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Police are asking nearby residents with security cameras to review recent footage and contact them if it could aid the investigation.

Why it matters

Gun violence is an ongoing concern in Lexington, with the city seeing a rise in shootings in recent years. Community cooperation is crucial for law enforcement to solve these types of crimes and improve public safety.

The details

According to the Lexington Police Department, officers were dispatched to the 500 block of Chestnut Street on Sunday afternoon in response to reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, they located a male victim who had been shot. The victim was transported to a nearby hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

  • The shooting occurred around 1:45 p.m. on Sunday, March 22, 2026.

The players

Lexington Police Department

The local law enforcement agency investigating the shooting incident and appealing to the public for information.

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What’s next

The Lexington Police Department is reviewing security camera footage from the area and urging residents to come forward with any information that could aid the investigation.

The takeaway

This shooting highlights the ongoing challenge of gun violence in Lexington and the importance of community cooperation with law enforcement to help solve these types of crimes and improve public safety in the city.