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Coroner identifies man allegedly killed from blunt-force trauma in Lexington

Crime Scene
Posted at 8:50 PM, May 05, 2024
and last updated 2024-05-06 15:33:52-04

Update

The Fayette County Coroner's Office identified the victim as 43-year-old David Rhineheimer.

Original Story

Lexington Police say they were dispatched to the 2100 block of Christian Road on Saturday around 7:17 a.m. for a downed person.

Officers said when they arrived, they found a male victim who was suffering from blunt-force trauma. The victim was taken to a hospital in the area. Sunday, the victim died from their injuries.

Detectives from the Personal Crimes Section are investigating.

The Fayette County Coroner's Office will release the victim's name.

Investigators are asking anyone with information about this incident to contact Lexington Police at 859-258-3600. Anonymous tips can also be made to Bluegrass Crime Stoppers at 859-253-2020.