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Man charged in connection to September shooting on Devonport Drive

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Lexington Police investigate possible shooting with a victim Sunday evening
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UPDATE: Oct. 23 at 6:15 p.m.

23-year-old Johnte Woods has been charged in connection with a September shooting on Devonport Drive that left one victim with life-threatening injuries, according to Lexington police.

Police say he is charged with first-degree assault and three counts of first-degree criminal mischief.

Woods is also facing first-degree possession of a controlled substance and receiving stolen property (firearm) in connection with an arrest on October 10.

He is lodged in the Fayette County Detention Center.

UPDATE: Sept. 29 at 6:50 a.m.

The Lexington Police Department confirmed that one person was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries following a shooting near Village Drive on Sunday night.

According to police, the victim was located on Devonport Drive.

Police stated that there is no suspect information available, and the investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information should call Lexington police at 859-258-3600.

Original Story:

LEX 18 crew was on the scene of a possible shooting investigation involving a victim in Lexington on Sunday evening.

Lexington Police is investigating a possible shooting with a victim in the 2000 block of Devonport Drive near Village Drive in Lexington.

LEX 18 crew that was on the scene described seeing a bullet hole in a window of an apartment complex on Devonport Drive.

Police tape was also seen closing off a section of the road as police investigated.

Please avoid the area at this time.

We will update you with more information as it becomes available.