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James Henry Bost Jr.

Case from Lexington, KY dated May 07, 2022

Victim Details

James Henry Bost, Jr.

Male

Black / African American

Lexington

KY

2022-05-07

49

James

Henry Bost Jr.

07/14/2026

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In the early hours of May 7, 2022, a burst of gunfire shattered the peace at Green Acres Park in Lexington, Kentucky, leaving a scene of chaos and tragedy. When police responded to calls of shots fired at approximately 1:16 a.m., they discovered two individuals who had sustained fatal gunshot wounds. One of the victims was later identified as James Henry Bost, Jr., a 49-year-old male. The other victim was 20-year-old Amaya Victoria Taylor-Sandifer. Both were pronounced dead at the scene shortly ...
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  • WLEX: 'Something has to change': Community members honor victims of Lexington shooting
  • WLEX: Double homicide investigation underway after Lexington shooting, three others injured
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    I've been thinking about the security camera footage request by the Lexington PD. I... ...Read More
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