UPDATE: Jan. 6 at 3 p.m.
The Fayette County Coroner released the names of the two victims in the South Broadway shooting Thursday evening in Lexington.
The victims have been identified as Julio Vazquez and Marciano Jenkins, both 20. Their cause of death is listed as gunshot wound.
A GoFundMe page has been created in honor of Jenkins.
"No mother prepares to bury her child. With deep sadness and genuine need we reach out for any assistance that can be provided," the page read. "We lean on one another and our community in these trying times. Hoping only that we can come together to support this mother, this family, through such heartbreaking times. We thank you in advance for all you support, your prayers, and generosity.
UPDATE: Jan. 2 at 11 a.m.
The Lexington Police Department confirmed that a second victim has died in the deadly shooting that occurred on Thursday evening on South Broadway in Lexington.
The Lexington Clinic released a statement regarding the shooting, noting that the office was closed when the shooting occurred at the shared parking lot:
Lexington Clinic's priority is the safety of its patients and employees. While the scene was cleared before its office opened Friday, Lexington Clinic had additional security on site to ensure the safety of its staff.
UPDATE: Jan. 1, 2026
One person is dead and two others are with life-threatening injuries after a Thursday evening shooting on South Broadway.
According to Lexington Police, officers responded to the 1000 block of South Broadway around 6:30 p.m. Thursday for reports of a shooting. When they arrived, three male victims were located in the parking lot.
One of those victims was pronounced dead on the scene.
Anyone with information, including residents and businesses in the area with survelliance camera footage, is encouraged to contact Lexington Police 859-258-3600 or submit tips anonymously via Bluegrass Crime Stoppers.
Original Story:
A Thursday evening shooting that left three people with gunshot wounds is now under investigation by Lexington Police.
The agency reported on social media that around 6:30 p.m., officers responded to the 1000 block of South Broadway for reports of a shooting. When they arrived, they found the three victims.
An LEX 18 crew confirmed that the Fayette County coroner is now at the scene of the shooting.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Lexington Police at 859-258-3600 or anonymously via Bluegrass Crime Stoppers.
This is a developing story. More information will be added as it becomes available.
