Shooting on South Broadway Ends in Justifiable Homicide | Lexington News

Lexington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 8, 2026 · 1m

A deadly shooting on South Broadway left two men dead, but authorities have ruled it a justifiable homicide — a robbery gone wrong during a drug deal, with the shooter acting in self-defense. No charges will be filed, and the investigation is officially closed on that front — though other aspects of the case remain under review. The incident unfolded around 6:30 PM in a parking lot, with police initially dispatched to Virginia Avenue before discovering the victims in a different location. One died on the scene, two others were rushed to the hospital. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli…