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Teen charged with murder in connection to Lakebow Court shooting in Lexington

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UPDATE: Oct. 30 at 1 p.m.

The Lexington Police Department reported that a 17-year-old has been charged with murder in connection to a shooting that resulted in the death of 81-year-old Thomas Kriegel on Lakebow Court.

Police noted that the teen is currently being held at a juvenile detention center in Warren County.

Personal Crimes Detectives are continuing to investigate and ask anyone with additional information to call the Lexington Police Department at 859-258-3600.

Additional anonymous tips can be submitted to Bluegrass Crime Stoppers by calling (859) 253-2020 or online at bluegrasscrimestoppers.com.

Original Story:

The Lexington Police Department reported that an investigation is underway into a confirmed homicide on Lakebow Court Friday.

Police detailed that on Friday afternoon, officers responded to a home in the 400 block of Lakebow Court for a death investigation. Upon arrival, officers found a man who had been shot. The man was pronounced dead at the scene, police confirmed.

The Fayette County Coroner detailed that the victim was found in the living room with a single gun shot wound and the suspect or suspects are at large at this time.

Personal Crimes Detectives are continuing to investigate. Anyone with information about this case is asked to call Lexington Police at (859) 258-3600.

Anonymous tips can be submitted to Bluegrass Crime Stoppers by calling (859) 253-2020, or online at www.bluegrasscrimestoppers.com.

This is a developing story and LEX 18 will have additional information as it becomes available.

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