Police search for suspect after Lexington shooting

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – A man was critically injured following a shooting in Lexington Thursday morning.

Police responded to the 300-block of East Maxwell Street just before 3 a.m. and found a 27-year-old man lying on the sidewalk.

He was suffering from a gunshot wound to the head. He as taken to the University of Kentucky hospital in critical condition.

Police say a woman was walking with the victim when he was shot. She was not injured during the shooting. Police say they were approached by what the witness believes to be a person they did not know.

Police are looking for a male suspect who fled on food down Linden Walk.

Investigators believe there were other people in the area that may have seen or heard something.

If anyone with additional information about this case is asked to call police at (859) 258-3600. Anonymous tips, including photos and videos, can be submitted by texting LEXPD plus the tip to CRIMES (274637). Information can also be sent anonymously through Bluegrass Crime Stoppers at (859) 253-2020 or www.bluegrasscrimestoppers.com.