Coroner: 19yearold male identified as victim in Friday night Lexington shooting
Aug 21, 2026
Update: Aug. 22 at 12 p.m.The Fayette County Coroner's Office has confirmed that a 19-year-old male was the victim of Friday night's fatal shooting in the 2700 block of Tilden Drive in Lexington.According to the coroner's report
, 19-year-old Jarell Rojas of Lexington died from a fatal gunshot wound at 8:35 p.m. on Friday. His manner of death has been ruled a homicide.Original story:One person is dead following a shooting in the 2700 block of Tilden Drive in Lexington Friday night.According to Lexington Police, officers responded to the area shots fired call at 7:46 p.m. When they arrived, they found the victim dead in a vehicle; LPD believes the victim was not driving at the time of the shooting.The Fayette County Coroner's Office will release the name of the victim.LPD told an LEX News crew on scene that there is no suspect at this time. The shooting remains under investigation.Anyone with information can call Lexington Police at (859) 258-3600.This is a developing story. More information will be added as it becomes available.
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