UPDATE: May 2 at 11:00 a.m.
The Fayette County Coroner's Office has identified the man who was shot and killed on Newtown Pike early Friday morning.
According to the coroner's office, 24-year-old Elmer Joseph Eldridge died from gunshot wounds.
The coroner's report says that his manner of death is a homicide, and a forensic autopsy will be done at the State Medical Examiner's Office on May 3.
UPDATE: May 2 at 8:25 a.m.
The Lexington Police Department says that the man who was shot on Newtown Pike early Friday morning has died.
According to police, after he was taken to a local hospital for his injuries, he was later pronounced dead.
Police say the investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information is asked to call 859-258-3600.
Original Story:
The Lexington Police Department reports that they are investigating an early morning shooting on Friday on Newtown Pike.
According to police, they responded to the 300 block of Newtown Pike around 5:50 a.m. for reports of a "shooting with a victim."
When arriving at the scene, police say they found a person who was suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a local hospital with reported life-threatening injuries.
Shortly after, police say they located a suspect, and they were taken into custody.
Police say the shooting is under investigation.
