Andre Lamont Holloway, a 46-year-old Black man, found his life tragically cut short on the evening of October 13, 2021, in Lexington, Kentucky. On that night, at approximately 8:15 p.m., the sound of gunfire shattered the evening calm near the intersection of Centre Parkway and Honey Jay Court. When Lexington Police officers arrived at the scene, they discovered Holloway in a breezeway of an apartment complex, suffering from multiple life-threatening gunshot wounds.
Emergency medical
services were immediately dispatched, and Holloway was rushed to the University of Kentucky Chandler Hospital. Despite the efforts of medical professionals, he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead. The Fayette County coroner's office would later confirm that his death was a homicide resulting from the shooting. Another individual, a 54-year-old woman, was also struck by gunfire during the incident. She sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to the hospital by a private vehicle.
In the aftermath of the shooting, the Lexington Police Department launched a homicide investigation. Detectives began canvassing the area for witnesses and any potential evidence that could shed light on the events that led to Holloway's death. However, details regarding a motive or any potential suspects have been scarce. The police have not publicly identified a suspect or made any arrests in connection to the shooting.
The investigation into the death of Andre Lamont Holloway remains ongoing. Law enforcement officials have appealed to the public for any information that might lead to an arrest, encouraging anonymous tips through Bluegrass Crime Stoppers. His death marked the 29th homicide in Lexington for that year, leaving a void in the lives of his family and friends as they continue to await justice.
