Police investigate shooting in Lexington on West Sixth Street that allegedly left glass-shattered injuries

LEXINGTON, Kentucky (FOX 56) – Police are investigating a shooting that occurred downtown in the early hours of Sunday morning.

According to Lexington police, officers were dispatched to the West Sixth Street area in Lexington around 4:11 a.m. Sunday after receiving a call reporting shots fired.

When officers arrived, a man had sustained “glass splinter injuries” believed to have been caused by gunfire. He was taken to the hospital for treatment of his non-life-threatening injuries.

Authorities said the preliminary investigation found no further evidence of gunfire or property damage. The shooting remains under investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to call Lexington Police at (859) 258-3600. Anonymous tips can be made to Bluegrass Crime Stoppers by calling (859) 253-2020, online at bluegrasscrimestoppers.com or through the P3 Tips app at p3tips.com.