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Summary: Johnathon Hunt, 17, was fatally shot in a parking lot in Lexington, Kentucky, on February 5, 2026. Authorities found him wounded near an apartment complex on Versailles Road after gunfire reports. Despite medical aid, he died at the scene from a gunshot wound, deemed a homicide. Amontae Flynn, 18, was arrested February 19 and charged with murder and first-degree robbery in the case, reports say.
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LEXINGTON, Ky. — A 17-year-old boy died after being shot in a parking lot on the city's west side earlier this month, prompting an arrest two weeks later on charges of murder and robbery, authorities said.
Police responded to reports of gunfire around 4:05 p.m. on Feb. 5 in the 1500 block of Versailles Road, near an apartment complex. Officers arrived to find the teenager suffering from a gunshot wound in the parking lot, according to Lexington police statements. Emergency responders provided immediate medical assistance, but the victim was declared dead at the location.
The Fayette County Coroner's Office later confirmed the victim's identity as Johnathon Hunt of Lexington. An autopsy determined the cause of death as a gunshot wound, ruling the manner as homicide.
Investigators have released limited details about the moments leading up to the shooting, citing an ongoing probe. No public descriptions of potential eyewitness observations have been shared, though authorities urged anyone with knowledge of the event to come forward anonymously through crime tip lines.
On Feb. 19, detectives took 18-year-old Amontae Flynn into custody, charging him with murder and first-degree robbery in connection with Hunt's death. Flynn entered a not guilty plea during an initial court appearance in Fayette District Court, with a subsequent hearing set for Feb. 25. He remains held at the Fayette County Detention Center. Police have not disclosed a motive or specifics on how Flynn became a suspect, but the robbery charge suggests the incident may have stemmed from an attempted theft.
The killing marked Lexington's sixth homicide of 2026, a rise from the two recorded at the same point last year, based on police records. Among these, it was the fourth involving firearms, heightening concerns over gun-related incidents in the community.
Local anti-violence advocates expressed sorrow over the loss, calling it a stark indicator of persistent challenges. Devine Carama, director of ONE Lexington, a group focused on reducing urban violence, issued a statement offering condolences to Hunt's family and pledging continued collaboration with residents and officials. The organization plans to reach out to affected relatives and conduct outreach in the neighborhood to support healing and prevention efforts.
Residents in the Versailles Road area voiced frustration and fear in the wake of the violence, with some calling for enhanced patrols and community programs to address youth safety. Police emphasized their commitment to thorough investigations, encouraging tips to aid in resolving the case.
Hunt, born in 2008, was remembered by family in an obituary as a beloved son. Services were held privately.
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