16-year-old killed, 4 hurt in mass shooting at park; teen in custody

A 3-year-old was among the injured, police said.

August 17, 2026, 2:27 PM

A 16-year-old boy was killed and four others were wounded in a mass shooting at a park in Lexington, Kentucky, and an 18-year-old is now in custody, authorities said.

The gunfire erupted shortly before 7 p.m. Saturday at Charles Young Park, according to Lexington police. Video shows the moment terrified people ran for cover as the shots rang out.

Law enforcement respond to a shooting at Charles Young Park in Lexington, Kentucky, August 15, 2026.
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Law enforcement respond to a shooting at Charles Young Park in Lexington, Kentucky, August 15, 2026.
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One victim died at the hospital and four others were wounded with non-life-threatening injuries, police said. A 3-year-old and a 14-year-old were among the injured, police said.

The slain victim was identified as 16-year-old Di'Zhon Robertson, the Fayette County Coroner's Office said.

On Sunday, Jametrius Griffin, 18, was arrested on charges including murder in connection with the shooting, police said.

Jametrius M. Griffin, 18, was arrested in connection with a shooting at a park in Lexington, Kentucky.
Lexington-Fayette Urban County Division of Community Corrections

A police spokesperson told ABC News on Monday that the investigation is ongoing.

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