Lexington, Kentucky mass shooting news: 16-year-old killed, 4 hurt at Charles Young Park; teen in custody
On Saturday evening, five people were shot at a park in Lexington, Kentucky. One person died and four others were injured. Police arrested a suspect on Sunday night and charged them in connection with the shooting.
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3 developments- Aug 16Five shot in Lexington, Ky. park, leaving one dead
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- Aug 17Lexington, Kentucky mass shooting news: 16-year-old killed, 4 hurt at Charles Young Park; teen in custody
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