Two arrested after barricade situation on Crown Circle
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Two people were arrested Sunday evening following a shooting at a Crown Circle residence that sparked a barricaded suspect situation, according to the Lexington Police Department.
Officers responded around 6:48 p.m. to the 1200 block of Crown Circle after a report of a shooting with a victim. Upon arrival, police confirmed that shots had been fired but determined no one was injured in the incident. When officers attempted to contact individuals inside the residence, one suspect exited voluntarily while the second suspect refused to leave and barricaded themselves inside.
The department's Emergency Response Unit, a specialized team trained for high-risk incidents, was called to the scene. The barricaded suspect subsequently exited the residence and was taken into custody.
Wilfredo Salazar, 47, was charged with Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree and Terroristic Threatening 3rd Degree. Juan Hernandez, 34, was charged with Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree. Under Kentucky law, wanton endangerment in the first degree involves conduct that creates substantial danger of death or serious physical injury to another person under circumstances manifesting extreme indifference to human life. Both suspects remain held at the Fayette County Detention Center.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Lexington Police at (859) 258-3600. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Bluegrass Crime Stoppers by calling (859) 253-2020 or online.