LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — Mayor Linda Gorton addressed growing concerns about public safety following a recent spike in gun violence across Lexington. In just two weeks, seven shootings have left six people injured — prompting new questions about how officials plan to respond.
Speaking at the annual Rotary Club presentation, Gorton spoke about the current progress of Lexington, as well as responded to a recent string of violence and outlined several steps law enforcement is taking to address the issue.
“These are not random acts,” Gorton said. She emphasized that in most cases, the individuals involved know each other, and the shootings often involve a vehicle that then needs to be located.
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To help track these vehicles — and the people involved — Gorton pointed to the city’s Real-Time Intelligence Center, which now operates 125 license plate readers across Lexington. The technology allows law enforcement to identify, track, and respond to threats more quickly…