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Lexington teen shot and killed in Richmond

Posted at 11:45 AM, Oct 03, 2021
and last updated 2021-10-03 11:45:50-04

MADISON COUNTY, Ky. (LEX 18) — A Lexington teen was shot and killed early Sunday morning, according to the Richmond Police Department.

In a Facebook post, RPD wrote that officers responded to the RC Conference Hall at 230 Eastern Bypass just before 3:00 a.m.

When they arrived, they said they found a victim who had been shot.

He was rushed to a "medical facility" where he was pronounced dead.

The victim has been identified as 18-year-old Alexis R. Jenkins, of Lexington.

Anyone who has information is asked to call detectives at (859) 624- 4776 or email detective@richmond.ky.us.