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Fugitive wanted for 2022 Lexington shooting arrested in Chicago

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UPDATE Oct. 5 at 12:30 p.m.

According to court documents, 35-year-old Devin Lovette, who was wanted in connection with a shooting that occurred on Briarwood Circle in Lexington in 2022, was arrested in Chicago on Sunday.

Documents say that Lovette allegedly broke into his ex-girlfriend's home located on Briarwood Circle and shot her. Three children were reported to be inside the home at the time, and it was reported that Lovette was wearing an ankle monitor. Lovette then allegedly removed and disposed of the ankle monitor.

Lovette is scheduled to appear in court on Monday at 1 p.m.

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Bluegrass Crime Stoppers is searching for 34-year-old Devin Lovette, who they say has several arrest warrants in Lexington.

According to officials, he is wanted for first-degree burglary, first-degree assault- domestic violence, first-degree wanton endangerment, possession of a handgun by a convicted felon, third-degree terroristic threatening, and tampering with a prisoner monitoring device.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact Bluegrass Crime Stoppers at 859-253-2020 or online at www.bluegrasscrimestoppers.com. BCS says they will pay a cash reward for any anonymous information.

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