The Lexington Police Department issued this news release today:
UPDATE – 08/14/24: The Lexington Police Department is still actively investigating Friday’s homicide and shooting that occurred at El Cid on National Avenue and is asking anyone with information to contact the department or Bluegrass Crime Stoppers.
Detectives have been and are continuing to connect with businesses and residents in the area to follow up on leads and information. The investigation suggests that the restaurant was busy at the time of the shooting, and detectives are asking anyone who was at El Cid that night and may have taken a video or photograph to check their footage.
Investigators are working with local, state, and federal law enforcement partners, as well as community partners to assist the victims and others who have been impacted by the incident. The Lexington Police Department would like to thank those who have reached out with information or are assisting with the investigation.
The Lexington Police Department wants to bring justice to the victims and their families, and is asking anyone with information about this case to contact the Lexington Police at (859) 258-3600. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Bluegrass Crime Stoppers by calling (859) 253-2020, online at www.bluegrasscrimestoppers.com, or through the P3 Tips app at www.p3tips.com.
Since it is still an active, ongoing investigation, the department is limited in the information it has to release. As information becomes available, the department will continue to send out additional news releases and update the public on social media.