Early morning shooting near UK campus is being investigated

LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — Authorities responded to a report of shots fired in the 500 block of South Upper Street around 1 a.m. Sunday morning, according to Lexington Police.

Police said when they arrived at the scene, multiple vehicles had been hit, but no injuries were reported.

According to a post from the University of Kentucky to X, the attack took place off campus at Raising Cane’s. The clash caused an emergency alert for the UK, which has now been cleared.

The incident remains under investigation by Lexington Police.