Man arrested in connection to January murder in Lexington

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A man has been arrested in connection to a fatal shooting that occurred in Lexington in January.

According to Lexington police, 22-year-old Darrion Saliford has been taken into custody and charged with murder, possession of a handgun by a convicted felon, and tampering with evidence. The charges stem from the January 19 shooting of Elliott Daeivyon, who was found shot and killed in the 2700 block of Fairmont Court.

Police say Saliford is currently being held at the Fayette County Detention Center. The investigation remains active, and anyone with information is urged to contact Lexington police or submit an anonymous tip to Bluegrass Crime Stoppers.