Incident

1-5-2026 Kentucky Lexington 1-1

January 5, 2026

Location

200 block of Hedgewood Ct
Lexington, Kentucky

Incident Characteristics

Shot - Wounded/Injured
Shot - Dead (murder, accidental, or suicide)
Accidental Shooting
Accidental Shooting - Injury

Notes

one shot

District Information

Congressional District:

6

State Senate District:

13

State House District:

76

Victims

Name:

Rochelle Smith

Age:

56

Age Group:

Adult 18+

Gender:

Female

Status:

Killed

Subjects-Suspects

Name:

Age:

16

Age Group:

Teen 12-17

Gender:

Male

Status:

Arrested

Relationship:

Sources

https://fox56news.com/news/local/lexington/1-fighting-for-life-after-lexington-shooting/

https://www.wkyt.com/2026/01/06/victim-identified-lexington-homicide-juvenile-charged/