Teen shot in Lexington, police seeking information
Feb 18, 2026
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — A 15-year-old was injured in a shooting Wednesday evening in Lexington, according to police.
Officers were sent around 5:40 p.m. on Feb. 18, 2026, to the 1000 block of Maywick Drive. When they arrived, they found a juvenile victim who had been shot, police said.
The teen was taken to a local hospital with serious injuries.
Detectives are continuing to follow up on leads and are asking residents and businesses in the area to review surveillance camera footage that may assist the investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Lexington Police at (859) 258-3600. Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Bluegrass Crime Stoppers by calling (859) 253-2020, online at www.bluegrasscrimestoppers.com, or through the P3 Tips app at www.p3tips.com.
The investigation remains ongoing.
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