Russell Houston

Murdered
Case Description
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On May 17, 2024, a homicide occurred in the 700 block of Dakota Street in Lexington, Kentucky. At approximately 8:46 p.m., officers from the Lexington Police Department were dispatched to the scene in response to a reported shooting. Upon arrival, they found a male victim, later identified as Russell Houston, 50, suffering from a gunshot wound. Despite the efforts of the responding officers, Houston was pronounced deceased at the scene.

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    Victim Details

    Russell Houston

    Male

    Black / African American

    Lexington

    KY

    2024-05-17

    50

    Russell

    Houston

    Yes

    12/11/2024

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    09/29/2024
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