LEXINGTON, Ky. — The Lexington Police Department has charged 3 juveniles in connection with the shooting of a police officer that took place on Feb. 5, 2022.
The suspects cannot be identified since they are juveniles, but their ages and charges are as follows, per Lexington Police:
16 year-old male:
- Assault – 1st Degree - Police Officer
- Attempted Murder - Police Officer (3 counts)
- Wanton Endangerment – 1st Degree (5 counts)
- Possession of Handgun by Minor
- Carrying a Concealed Weapon
- Criminal Mischief – 1st Degree
- Trafficking in Controlled Substance – 1st Degree (with firearm)
- Trafficking in Marijuana (with firearm)
- Receiving Stolen Property (firearm)
17 year-old male:
- Possession of Handgun by Minor
- Trafficking in Controlled Substance – 1st Degree (with firearm)
- Trafficking in Marijuana (with firearm)
- Receiving Stolen Property (firearm)
17 year-old male:
- Possession of Handgun by Minor
- Trafficking in Controlled Substance – 1st Degree (with firearm)
- Trafficking in Marijuana (with firearm)
- Receiving Stolen Property (firearm)
Kentucky State Police are investigating the incident. Body cameras were active during the encounter, Lexington Police Sgt. Guy Miller said. The officer who was shot will be placed on administrative assignment pending outcome of the investigation.
All 3 juveniles are currently detained in a juvenile detention facility, Lexington police said.
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