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Lexington Police Looking For Carjacking Suspect With Gun

Posted at 6:14 PM, Nov 18, 2018
and last updated 2018-11-18 18:14:31-05

LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) – Lexington Police are looking for a man who reportedly stole a car and then fired shots.

Police say around 8:00 on Sunday morning a man pulled up at the corner store at Pemberton Street and East Fifth Street.

Reportedly the victim parked his car and as he was walking in he saw a group of people. The man told police that a tall black man then approached and pointed a gun at him, demanding the keys to his car.

The victim told police when the man drove off he heard gunshots.

Police say the carjacker is described as a tall black man with a bushy beard.

Anyone with information is asked to call police.