UPDATE: Nov. 26 at 10:35 a.m.
Lexington police say that a man has been arrested in connection to a shots fired, robbery, and hit-and-run incident that left one person injured on Tuesday night.
According to police, they responded around 7:15 p.m. to the 1700 block of Jennifer Road for shots fired, and 30 minutes later were sent to a robbery in the 100 block of West New Circle Road.
Police say that when officers arrived on the scene, they learned that the vehicle involved in the shots fired had entered the parking lot of a business, where the suspect stole another vehicle at gunpoint.
According to police, the suspect fled the area in the stolen vehicle but was involved in a hit-and-run on North Broadway near Fourth Street.
Using the Real-Time Intelligence Center, police say they tracked the vehicle, and the suspect was later located at a hospital.
According to police, 34-year-old Michael Peak was arrested and charged with carjacking, first-degree wanton endangerment, tampering with physical evidence, and leaving the scene of an accident/failure to render aid.
Peak is booked in the Fayette County Detention Center.
Detectives are continuing to investigate the shots fired, and anyone with information is asked to call 859-258-3600. Anonymous tips can be sent to Bluegrass Crime Stoppers at 859-253-2020.
Original Story:
One man is with injuries following an evening shooting in Lexington connected to a shots fired call.
According to Lexington Police, officers were dispatched to the 1700 block of Jennifer Road around 7:15 p.m. Tuesday for reports of shots fired. While investigating, a victim arrived at a local hospital with a gunshot wound.
The shooting remains under investigation. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Lexington Police at (859) 258-3600, or anonymously via Bluegrass Crime Stoppers.
