Lexington, September 27, 2025
News Summary
Lexington police have identified two suspects involved in the shooting of city worker Stephon Vanzant, who is currently in critical condition. The incident took place at a bus stop on September 18, with one suspect arrested and the other still at large. These events highlight ongoing concerns about public safety for city employees. Community members are urged to assist the investigation.
Lexington Police Identify Suspects in Shooting of City Worker Stephon Vanzant
Lexington police have identified two suspects in the shooting of city worker Stephon Vanzant, who sustained life-threatening injuries while on duty. The incident occurred on September 18, 2025, at a bus stop at the corner of Winburn Drive and McCullough Drive. At the time, Vanzant was taking a break as an employee of the city’s Division of Waste Management, a role he had held since August 2025.
The 20-year-old Jon’Tay Mattingly was arrested on September 19, just a day after the shooting, and currently faces multiple serious charges. These include first-degree assault, possession of a handgun by a convicted felon, first-degree wanton endangerment, first-degree criminal mischief, and tampering with physical evidence. According to court documents, Mattingly has been identified as one of the two individuals involved in the shooting, allegedly using a fully automatic handgun during the incident.
Police have not yet disclosed the identity of the second suspect, but Jermaine Shanks, also 20 years old, is currently wanted for similar charges. This includes first-degree assault and possession of a handgun by a convicted felon. At the time of the shooting, Shanks was on probation for prior offenses, including attempted robbery…