LPD: Man shot by friend who was cleaning gun

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Lexington Police say it appears a man accidentally shot his friend while cleaning a gun.

It happened around 7:30 p.m. Friday in an apartment on Trent Boulevard, according to investigators. Police say the man who was shot was taken to UK Hospital with serious injuries. Police say the victim was able to communicate with investigators. No names were released.

The shooter was questioned by police. Investigators say preliminarily, the shooting appears to be an accident. The incident remains under investigation.