Lexington, KY, October 20, 2025
News Summary
A Lexington man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison following a shooting incident that left a 5-year-old boy permanently blind. Michael Lemond, 23, pled guilty to multiple charges stemming from the December 2020 shooting, which occurred when he and an accomplice fired several rounds at a residence. The boy, Malakai Roberts, was struck in the head, and his mother was injured as well. The community has rallied to support the young boy through medical costs and awareness initiatives.
Lexington Man Sentenced to 15 Years for 2020 Shooting that Left 5-Year-Old Boy Blind
A Lexington man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison in connection with a December 2020 shooting that severely injured a young boy. Michael Lemond, 23, received this sentence on September 12, 2025, after pleading guilty to multiple charges including two counts of second-degree assault and two counts of second-degree wanton endangerment…