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A mass shooting at an outdoor concert in Lexington, Kentucky on Saturday evening claimed one life and left four others wounded. The incident occurred around 6:45 p.m. at Charles Young Park during a live band performance, according to law enforcement officials. Police confirmed that two of the injured victims were children, ages 14 and 4, while the other two were adults, all transported to nearby hospitals with injuries that are not considered life-threatening.
The shooting occurred approximately a mile from an event where Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear was attending a Kentucky Democratic Party dinner. After learning of the incident, Beshear addressed attendees and acknowledged the tragedy unfolding nearby. He used the occasion to call for electoral support for candidates committed to addressing gun violence in the state.
As of Sunday morning, no arrests have been made in connection with the shooting, though police stated there is no ongoing threat to the public. Authorities have provided no information regarding the identity of the deceased victim or details about a potential suspect. Lexington Police Chief Lawrence Weathers urged the community to report any individuals who might pose a danger with weapons.
The Lexington shooting came hours after another mass shooting at Virginia State University that morning, which left five injured. Police arrested 19-year-old Camron Harris as a suspect in the Virginia incident.
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