UPDATE: July 15 at 11 p.m.
A 60-year-old man was shot multiple times inside a Lexington home Tuesday afternoon, according to the county coroner.
Dean Dalrymple was found dead when police arrived at a house on Darien Drive just before 1:30 p.m. after receiving a call about an unresponsive person.
Dozens of investigators, police cruisers and a mobile command post remained at the scene into the evening hours. Police Chief Weathers was also present for part of the investigation as officers searched for evidence and home surveillance footage from neighbors.
Fayette County Coroner Gary Ginn says officials are urging anyone with information to come forward.
"It's always a win-win for law enforcement and individuals and this community," said Ginn.
A woman who knew Dalrymple expressed shock upon seeing the police activity at the house.
"He was so involved with his boys and involved with the Cub Scouts. And just being there to help out. He was just a really good guy. You could ask him for anything and he'll help you," said Cynthia Buckner.
Buckner said her son, now in his 20s, was a Cub Scout in the troop Dalrymple led years ago. She added that she had lost touch with him and hadn't spoken with him in about six months, but remembered him as kind-hearted.
"Everybody has a past and you can overcome it -- I guess it came back. I'm really not sure. I just hate that this had happened," Buckner said.
Court documents reveal Dalrymple was expected in court on August 28 for charges of fentanyl and marijuana possession from earlier this month.
Police have not yet released any information on a suspect. Anyone with information that could help the investigation is encouraged to call 859-258-3600 or submit a tip anonymously through Bluegrass Crime Stoppers.
UPDATE: July 15 at 6 p.m.
The Fayette County Coroner has identified 60-year-old Dean Dalrymple as the individual shot and killed at a home on Darien Drive.
A homicide investigation is currently underway following the shooting.
UPDATE: July 15 at 3 p.m.
A homicide investigation is underway in Lexington after a man was found shot Tuesday afternoon.
Authorities responded to a home in the 1800 block of Darien Drive just after 1 p.m. for a report of an unresponsive individual, Lexington Police report. When they arrived, they found a male victim had been shot.
That victim was later pronounced dead on the scene.
Anyone with information, including those with surveillance cameras in the area, are encouraged to contact Lexington Police.
Original Story:
LEX 18 reported that the coroner, along with Lexington police and detectives, are on a scene in the 1800 block of Darien Drive on Tuesday afternoon.
This is a developing story and LEX 18 will have additional information as it becomes available.
