UPDATE: Dec. 2 at 1:45 p.m.
The man who was originally charged with murder in the death of 21-year-old Clinton Brown following a shooting on May 5 on Pine Street, pleaded guilty to the amended charge of first-degree manslaughter on Nov. 25.
According to court documents, the Commonwealth of Kentucky recommends a sentence of "10 years violent time," in prison for 20-year-old Jamierion Allen.
Original Story:
A 19-year-old man is facing murder charges in connection to a May 5 shooting on Pine Street.
A judge decided Thursday morning there is probable cause to move Jamierion Allen's case to a grand jury.
Allen is facing murder charges in connection to the death of 21-year-old Clinton Brown.
Allen's is being held on $750,000 bond. He is at the Fayette County Detention Center.
Original Story
A man has died after being shot overnight in Lexington.
Police responded to a report of a gunshot victim on Pine Street near South Limestone around 12:30 a.m. May 5.
When officers arrived on the scene, they found a victim on the road.
The man was transported to the University of Kentucky Hospital for life-threatening injuries.
The Fayette County Coroner reports that the man died at the hospital from his injuries.
The victim was identified as 21-year-old Clinton Burnette Brown of Versailles.
According to officials, a disorder between several people led to the shooting.
This incident remains under investigation as police are working to identify those involved.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Lexington Police Department.
This marks the 7th homicide of 2023, and the second homicide in May. Last May, Lexington experienced one of its deadliest months yet with a total of 11 homicides.
