Lexington police investigate fatal downtown shooting; suspect arrested
Officers have arrested 31-year-old Scott Lawless in connection with the death of Reel. Lawless has been charged with murder and is currently being held at the Fayette County Detention Center.
Published: May. 28, 2023 at 7:10 AM EDT
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Lexington police are investigating a deadly overnight shooting.
It happened at the corner of N Limestone and W Short Street. Officers responded to a report of shots fired just after 2:30 Sunday morning. When they arrived, they found a man with a gunshot wound. The victim has been identified as 35-year-old Kevin Reel. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Officers have arrested 31-year-old Scott Lawless in connection with the death of Reel. Lawless has been charged with murder and is currently being held at the Fayette County Detention Center.
Lawless is set to appear in court Tuesday for his arraignment hearing.
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