LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — Lexington police are investigating a homicide after a man was shot and killed on South Broadway Street early Saturday morning.
The Fayette County Coroner has identified the victim as 18-year-old Dametrius Hampton.
Police have also identified the suspect as 21-year-old Jacolby Williams. Detectives are asking that Williams turn himself in.
Williams is considered armed and dangerous; the public should call local law enforcement if they locate him.
He has active warrants for murder and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
The call came in just before 3:30 a.m. Saturday on South Broadway near Newtown Crossing Apartments.
When officers arrived, they found Hampton, who had been shot, and officials confirmed that he died due to his injuries.
LEX 18 will provide details on this investigation as we learn more.
