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2 injured, including juvenile, in evening shooting in Lexington neighborhood

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UPDATE: August 20 at 11:50 p.m.

Lexington Police have confirmed that two people, including a juvenile, are recovering from gunshot wounds following an evening shooting in a Lexington neighborhood.

LPD reports that authorities responded to Whiteberry Drive just after 9 p.m. Wednesday, where they located a male with a gunshot wound.

Soon after, authorities were then dispatched to the area of Trailwood Lane and Chestnut Drive, where a juvenile was located with a gunshot wound.

Both were transported to a local hospital, and the shooting remains under investigation.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Lexington Police at (859) 258-3600. Tips can be submitted anonymously to Bluegrass Crime Stoppers.

Original Story:

LEX 18 is on the scene of a heavy police presence in the area of Whiteberry Drive, where police on scene have confirmed a shooting has occurred.

Crews responded to the scene just after 9 p.m. Wednesday night.

We're working to learn more information on the incident and the number of victims, if any.

This is a developing story. More information will be added as it becomes available.