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Quaynell King

Death by Force

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On the evening of December 1, 2024, the city of Lexington, Kentucky, lost a beloved community advocate. Quaynell King, a 44-year-old Black / African American man, was fatally shot on Versailles Road. The incident marked the second homicide in Lexington in just two days. Police were called to the 1800 block of Versailles Road around 8:44 p.m. following reports of gunfire. Shortly thereafter, King arrived at the University of Kentucky Chandler Hospital with a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead ...Read More
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  • https://fox56news.com/news/local/lexington/family-friends-hold-vigil-to-honor-versailles-road-shooting-victim/
  • https://www.wkyt.com: Two homicides a day apart shock Lexington
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    Victim Details

    Quaynell King

    Male

    Black / African American

    Lexington

    KY

    2024-12-01

    44

    Quaynell

    King

    12/05/2025

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    I've been following Quaynell King's case closely, and while there's so much grief surrounding his tr... ...Read More
    12/24/2024
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