Lexington Police seek information in a 2008 homicide case

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ABC 36 Digital Staff,

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington police are asking for the public’s help in solving a homicide that has gone unsolved for more than 15 years.

According to the Lexington Police Department, the shooting happened late on the night of Aug. 17, 2008.

Officers were called around 11:23 p.m. to a home in the 100 block of Lakeshore Drive after reports of a disturbance involving a weapon. When police arrived, they found Jermaine Howard suffering from a gunshot wound.

Howard was taken to a local hospital, where he later died from his injuries.

Police say the case remains under investigation, and detectives believe someone may still have information that could help bring answers to Howard’s family.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Lexington Police Department. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Bluegrass Crime Stoppers.

If you have information, you can call Lexington police or submit an anonymous tip to Bluegrass Crime Stoppers at (859) 253-2020 or online at bluegrasscrimestoppers.com.