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Lexington, Kentucky mass shooting news: 16-year-old killed, 4 hurt at Charles Young Park; teen in custody
Summary by The Bellaire Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: KTRK / ABC , as published by ABC13 Houston (KTRK / ABC)
· August 17, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points A 16-year-old is in custody in connection with the shooting. A mass shooting occurred at Charles Young Park in Lexington, Kentucky, resulting in the death of a 16-year-old boy.
A mass shooting occurred at Charles Young Park in Lexington, Kentucky, resulting in the death of a 16-year-old boy. Four others were also wounded in the incident. The shooting has left a teenager dead and several others injured.
A 16-year-old is in custody in connection with the shooting. Further details about the incident can be found through ABC13 Houston, which is following the story and providing updates as more information becomes available.
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Category: parks ·
Published: August 17, 2026 ·
Source: ABC13 Houston (KTRK / ABC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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