Lexington, September 29, 2025
News Summary
Lexington is experiencing a troubling increase in violent shooting incidents, with recent events vividly illustrating the community’s concerns. The latest shooting occurred on Devonport Drive, leading to a police investigation while a previous critical incident left Stephon Vanzant hospitalized. Arrests have been made, including one suspect identified as Jermaine Shanks, who faces multiple serious charges. Local authorities are urging residents to stay vigilant and assist in information gathering related to these violent acts, as police enhance community safety efforts.
Lexington is currently facing a wave of violence as the police investigate several shooting incidents occurring in the city. The most recent incident took place on Sunday evening in the 2000 block of Devonport Drive, near Village Drive. Witnesses reported seeing a bullet hole in a window of an apartment complex in that area, prompting police to secure the scene with tape and direct the public to avoid the location. This shooting investigation is still ongoing, with authorities vowing to provide updates as further information emerges.
In relation to a previous shooting on September 18, police have made progress in their investigation. Stephon Vanzant, a man injured during that incident on Winburn Drive, was critically wounded around 11:10 a.m. after gunfire erupted near the intersection of Winburn Drive and McCullough Drive. First responders were quick to arrive at the scene, and Vanzant was rushed to a local hospital, where he remains hospitalized due to life-threatening injuries…