Man accused of using automatic handgun in Winburn Drive shooting enters not guilty plea
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – New details are emerging about a shooting on Winburn Drive that left a man with life-threatening injuries.
According to the Lexington Police Department, Jon’Tay Mattingly, 20, was arrested in connection with the September 18 shooting near Winburn Drive and McCullough Drive. Officers say they found a man at the scene suffering from a gunshot wound. He was taken to the hospital with reported life-threatening injuries.
Police say Mattingly was arrested on an active warrant for assault 1st degree. According to the uniform citation, surveillance video and ankle monitor data confirmed he was using a fully automatic handgun when shots were fired. Investigators say the gunfire hit the victim, causing serious physical injury.
Mattingly appeared Friday afternoon via Zoom from the Fayette County Detention Center for his arraignment. He entered a not guilty plea and was appointed a public defender. His preliminary hearing is set for September 29. Bond is set at $75,000 full cash on the assault charge and $10,000 on the handgun charge.
Mattingly is charged with assault 1st degree and possession of a handgun by a convicted felon. Detectives continue to investigate.
Anyone with information is asked to call Lexington Police at (859) 258-3600. Anonymous tips can be submitted through Bluegrass Crime Stoppers at (859) 253-2020 or online at www.bluegrasscrimestoppers.com.
