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Coroner identifies person found dead in Harrison Co. as missing teen, Lexington police say

The Lexington Police Department says that the coroner has identified the person found dead in Harrison Co. as one of the missing teens. The search continues for the second missing teen.
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UPDATE: May 18 at 11:55 a.m.

The Harrison County Coroner's Office has identified the person found dead on Russell Cave Road as 16-year-old Ali Haider Naqvi, according to a release from the Lexington Police Department.

Authorities say they continue searching for 15-year-old Aoun Ismail Basboos, who remains missing.

The Lexington Police Department asks anyone with information on the whereabouts of Basboos to call 911 or contact the department directly at 859-258-3600.

Those wishing to remain anonymous can submit tips to Bluegrass Crime Stoppers by calling 859-253-2020 or visiting their website at www.bluegrasscrimestoppers.com.

Original Story:

The Lexington Police Department reported on Saturday night that detectives are conducting a death investigation after an individual was found dead on Russell Cave Road in Harrison County.

Police detailed that on Saturday evening, detectives were called to the 1400 block of Russell Cave Road in Harrison County regarding a dead body that was reportedly found in the area.

Detectives with the department's Personal Crimes Section and the Harrison County Sheriff's Office, along with the Harrison County Coroner's Office, are investigating the death.

This is a developing story and LEX 18 will have more information as it becomes available.