Teenager charged with murder after mass shooting at Kentucky park
Summary
An 18-year-old man was charged with murder and assault after a mass shooting at a park in Lexington, Kentucky, that killed one teenager and injured four others. The shooting happened during a community event, and it was one of several mass shootings across the U.S. that weekend.Key Facts
- The shooting occurred at Charles Young Park in Lexington, Kentucky, around 7 p.m. on Saturday.
- Five people were shot, including two adults, a 14-year-old, and a 4-year-old.
- A 16-year-old named Di’Zhon Robertson died at a hospital.
- The suspect, Jametrius Griffin, was charged with murder, multiple counts of assault, and tampering with evidence.
- The shooting took place during the East End Day community celebration.
- Counselors were sent to local schools to help students cope after the event.
- That weekend saw nine mass shootings in the U.S., with four or more victims shot in each incident.
- As of Monday, the U.S. had 305 mass shootings in 2026, with over 8,000 lives lost to gun violence, including nearly 700 children.
- Additional killings and shootings happened in Hartford, Connecticut, and Houston, Texas, over the weekend at large gatherings.
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