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Kenlon Johnson

Case from Lexington, KY dated Mar 08, 2024

Victim Details

Kenlon Johnson

Male

Black / African American

Lexington

KY

2024-03-08

17

Kenlon

Johnson

07/03/2026

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In the Masterson Station neighborhood of Lexington, Kentucky, a tragic series of events unfolded on March 8, 2024, leading to the death of 17-year-old Kenlon Johnson. Johnson, a male, was found shot in the 2400 block of Rockaway Place and was rushed to a hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. The incident was the city's second homicide of the year.

Investigations into the shooting revealed a heartbreaking betrayal. According to police, Johnson was allegedly set up by his own friend ...
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  • https://www.wkyt.com: Mother of Lexington teen killed in shooting reacts to related arrest
  • https://www.wkyt.com: Police make arrest in Lexington teen’s murder
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    I can't stop thinking about how young Kenlon was and all the potential he had ahead of him. It's so ... ...Read More
    09/12/2024
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    I can't stop thinking about how Kenlon Johnson's family must feel right now... ...Read More
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    Has anyone else been following the developments in the Kenlon Johnson case? I just read about the ar... ...Read More
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