Police: Man turns himself in following Friday night shooting on Winter Garden in Lexington

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) –

Update: July 25 at 12:15 p.m.

The Lexington Police Department has provided LEX News with additional information following a reported shooting that occurred in the 2900 block of Winter Garden in Lexington on Friday night.

According to a press release, police responded to the scene around 8:38 p.m. Friday night after receiving reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a male victim suffering a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, according to police.

As police attempted to locate the suspect, 63-year-old Jerry Tubbs turned himself in to police for the reported crime, according to police.

Tubbs has been lodged at the Fayette County Detention Center where he is facing the following charges: burglary in the first degree, assault in the second degree, assault in the fourth degree (domestic violence, no visible injuries), tampering with physical evidence, and convicted felon in possession of a handgun.

The reported shooting remains under investigation by authorities. Individuals with information on the event are asked to contact the Lexington Police Department at (859) 258-3600. Anonymous tips can be submitted to the Bluegrass Crime Stoppers by phone at (859) 253-2020, online at this link, or through the P3 Tips app at this link.

Original story:

According to Lexington Fire, crews responded to a shooting with a victim just before 9 p.m. Friday night in the 2900 block of Winter Garden in Lexington.

We’re currently working to learn more about the incident.

This is a developing story. More information will be added as it becomes available.