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Coroner: 17-year-old killed in overnight Lexington shooting, homicide investigation underway

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Posted at 6:36 AM, Mar 08, 2024
and last updated 2024-03-08 15:08:34-05

LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — A 17-year-old has died from a gunshot wound, according to the Fayette County Coroner's Office.

The coroner says Kenlon Johnson was found by officers early Friday morning in the 2400 block of Rockaway Drive after someone reported the incident to a 911 dispatcher. Firefighters took him to the emergency room at UK Medical Center, where he died from his injuries.

Johnson's death is being investigated as a homicide, according to the coroner.

There is no suspect, and anyone with information is asked to call 859-258-3600.

Detectives from the Personal Crimes Section are investigating.