Lexington, KY, August 20, 2025
News Summary
Federal investigators indicate that gang violence, specifically involving the Hot Boyz gang, is linked to six homicides and one shooting in Lexington. Quincino Waide Jr., an alleged gang member, is facing charges related to his firearm possession and has ties to two of the homicides. Officials express concerns over rising gang activity and its impact on community safety, while community members are encouraged to report any related information to law enforcement.
Lexington, KY – Federal investigators have linked six homicides and one shooting in Lexington to gang activity, specifically pointing to the Hot Boyz gang, as part of an ongoing pattern of violence that has escalated since March 2020. This revelation came to light through court documents filed recently detailing the criminal activities associated with gang members.
Among the alleged members of the Hot Boyz gang is Quincino Waide Jr., who faces an indictment for possessing a firearm as a convicted domestic abuser. The court documents reference his connections to two unsolved homicides in the area: the shootings of Zion Clark and Kristopher Lewis…