Lexington, KY, September 5, 2025
News Summary
A series of homicide cases in Central Kentucky reached conclusions in August, with varying sentences handed down for offenses including second-degree manslaughter and child abuse. Key incidents include the shooting death of Daquan Collins by Luis Ramos, who received a 10-year sentence, and the sentencing of Rahar Rai for reckless homicide in the death of their infant child. Concerns about child safety and violence in the region have been raised by law enforcement and community advocates, highlighting the need for intervention and support.
Lexington—A series of central Kentucky homicide cases concluded with sentencing and guilty pleas in August, addressing multiple incidents of violence that shocked the community.
On August 21, 2024, Luis Ramos, 30, received a 10-year prison sentence for second-degree manslaughter concerning the tragic death of Daquan Collins. Collins, a 24-year-old father, was fatally shot by Ramos on August 20. Ramos claimed self-defense during the incident, which took place while he was checking on Collins’ three young children, aged 1 month to 3 years, left alone at home. The confrontation escalated when Collins allegedly attempted to break into the house, leading to an altercation in the driveway during which Collins was shot three times…