Double shooting sends two to the hospital

UPDATE: Lexington police now say that both victims from the shooting are juveniles. Police are continuing to investigate and anyone who has any information is encouraged to call the Lexington Police Department at (859) 258-3600. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Bluegrass Crime Stoppers by calling (859) 253-2020 or online at www.bluegrasscrimestoppers.com.

ORIGINAL STORY:

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – An investigation is underway after a double shooting in Lexington sent two people to the hospital Wednesday night.

Police say the first victim, a man, was found shot around 9:20 p.m. on Whiteberry Drive near Leestown Road. A short time later, officers located a juvenile who had also been shot on Trailwood Lane near Chestnut Ridge Drive.

Authorities have not released details on the extent of their injuries, and no suspect information has been announced.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Lexington Police or leave an anonymous tip with Bluegrass Crime Stoppers.

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