Suspect arrested after overnight shooting in Lexington
UPDATE:
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – One person is in custody following a shooting that happened overnight on Boxwood Drive.
According to Lexington Police, officers were called to the 1100 block of Boxwood Drive around 3:05 a.m. Monday, November 3, 2025, for a report of a shooting with a victim.
When officers arrived, they found a person who had been shot. The victim was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Police say the suspect, 39-year-old Leonard Slaughter, was arrested at the scene. He is charged with two counts of first-degree assault and one count of first-degree wanton endangerment.
Anyone with information about the case is asked to contact Lexington Police at (859) 258-3600. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Bluegrass Crime Stoppers by calling (859) 253-2020, online at bluegrasscrimestoppers.com.
ORIGINAL STORY:
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A suspect is in custody after a shooting overnight in Lexington.
According to Lexington Police, officers were called to the scene around 3 a.m. Friday on Boxwood Drive, near Georgetown Road.
Investigators say the victim was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The suspect was arrested on assault charges.
Police say the investigation into the shooting remains ongoing.
