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Lexington police have confirmed that a fifth suspect remains at large in connection with a fatal shooting and a subsequent crime spree that occurred in August. The victim, identified as 26-year-old Kevin David Villanueva Guiterrez, was shot and killed during the early morning hours of August 29 on Cross Keys Road. According to court testimony provided by a detective on Monday, the identity of the fifth suspect is currently unknown, as reported by the Lexington Herald-Leader. Authorities have already apprehended four individuals in relation to the incident and other crimes committed on the same day. Those arrested include 18-year-old Nolan Baker, 20-year-old Trasian Fields, 20-year-old Malachi Haynes, and an unidentified juvenile. The four detainees are facing a range of serious charges, which include auto theft and murder. The case remains active as law enforcement continues to search for the unidentified fifth individual. Residents in the Lexington area are urged to remain vigilant and report any information that may assist in the identification or location of the suspect. The investigation is ongoing, and police are working to bring all parties involved in the August incident to justice. The arrests made so far have not resolved the case entirely, leaving the fifth suspect as a primary focus for investigators. The community is encouraged to contact the Lexington Police Department with any tips or information regarding the whereabouts of the unidentified individual.
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