Esmerelda Lizete Rodriguez Perez Identified as Victim killed in Fatal Lexington Shooting

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in the early hours of Sunday morning in Lexington, leaving one woman dead and a man hospitalized. The incident unfolded just after 1 a.m. in the 300 block of Betsy Lane, where police responded to reports of gunfire.

Upon arrival, officers from the Lexington Police Department discovered 28-year-old Esmerelda Lizete Rodriguez Perez with gunshot wounds. Tragically, Perez was pronounced dead at the scene, as confirmed by the Fayette County Coroner’s Office in a news release on Sunday.

While at the scene, law enforcement also found a man suffering from a gunshot wound. He was promptly transported to a local hospital with injuries described as non-life-threatening. Authorities have not yet disclosed whether the injured man was directly involved in the shooting incident or how he may be connected to Perez.

The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain unclear, and the Lexington Police Department has launched a thorough investigation to uncover the events leading up to the fatal encounter. Detectives are working diligently to gather evidence and interview potential witnesses in hopes of piecing together the sequence of events.

As the investigation continues, police are urging anyone with information that could assist in solving the case to come forward. The Lexington Police Department can be reached at (859) 258-3600. Those wishing to remain anonymous may submit tips through Bluegrass Crime Stoppers by calling (859) 253-2020, visiting bluegrasscrimestoppers.com, or using the P3 Tips app available at p3tips.com.

The death of Esmerelda Lizete Rodriguez Perez marks another tragic loss for the Lexington community, and authorities are committed to pursuing justice for her and her family. The investigation is ongoing, and police are determined to follow all leads to bring those responsible to account.

Community members have expressed their shock and sorrow over the incident, with many calling for an end to the violence. As details emerge, the community remains hopeful that answers will be found and that those involved will be held accountable. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available in this developing case.