Maurice Elliott Obituary, Death: Coroner names victim in fatal shooting outside Lexington laundromat.
Maurice Elliott Obituary, Death – The man killed in a shooting outside a Lexington laundromat has been identified as Maurice Elliott, 63. The tragic incident took place around 2 p.m. on Thursday in the parking lot of the Laundry Connection, located on Newtown Pike.
According to the Fayette County Coroner’s Office, Elliott suffered a gunshot wound during the shooting and was transported to the University of Kentucky Hospital. Despite efforts to save him, he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead. The coroner’s office ruled his death a homicide.
Law enforcement officials have confirmed that the suspect or suspects fled the scene before police could arrive, leaving investigators with few immediate leads. The Lexington Police Department’s Personal Crimes Section is continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
As of now, no arrests have been made, and authorities are urging anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has information about the case to come forward. People can contact the Lexington Police at (859) 258-3600. Those who wish to remain anonymous can submit tips to Bluegrass Crime Stoppers by calling (859) 253-2020 or visiting their website at www.bluegrasscrimestoppers.com.
The community is left shaken by the incident, and authorities are working diligently to gather more information and determine the events leading up to the shooting.
