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UPDATE: Bryan Avenue investigation breaks homicide record

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LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — The City of Lexington officially set a new record for homicides after a body is found late Friday night.

According to Lexington Police, they were called to Bryan Avenue around 11:40 p.m. for an unresponsive person in the area.

When officers arrived, they found a man who had been stabbed.

The man was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the Fayette County Coroner.

The victim's identity is not being released at this time.

This investigation marks the 38th homicide in Lexington this year, officially breaking the record set in 2021.

This is an ongoing investigation and anyone with any information is asked to contact Lexington Police.