Man dies after being shot on Florence Avenue

LEXINGTON, Ky (WTVQ) – Police say a man has died following a shooting that occurred Sunday morning on Florence Avenue.

According to police, around 9:15 a.m. they responded to the 700-block of Florence Avenue, where a man was found with several gunshot wounds.

He was transported to the hospital where police say he later died.

The victim is a 51-year-old man police say.

His name has not been released yet.

According to officials, witnesses described the possible suspect as a man with a beard.

After the shooting, police say the suspect was seen running toward Douglas Avenue.

Police say they think the two knew each other.