Ohio woman arrested in connection with fatal shooting on Newtown Pike

(LEX 18) – Lexington police said an Ohio woman was arrested in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred June 4 on Newtown Pike.

A press release from the LPD states that 48-year-old Shawnika Gill was arrested in Hamilton County, Ohio by the United States Marshals Service’s Central KY Fugitive Task Force, the Southern Ohio Fugitive Apprehension Strike Team and the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office.

Gill, who is charged with murder, was taken to the Hamilton County Jail where he awaits extradition to Fayette County.

On June 4, at approximately 4:40 p.m., police responded to the 500 block of Newtown Pike where they found 48-year-old Antonio Taylor suffering from gunshot wounds. Taylor succumbed to his injuries after being taken to the hospital.