LEXINGTON, Ky. — The Fayette County Coroner’s Office has identified 60-year-old Dean Dalrymple as the victim of a fatal shooting at a residence in the 1800 block of Darien Drive. The incident, which took place on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, around 1:25 p.m., is being investigated as a homicide by the Lexington Police Department.
Officers were dispatched to the scene following a report of an unresponsive individual. Upon arrival, they found Dalrymple in the back of the home, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene by the Fayette County Coroner’s Office. Coroner Gary Ginn stated that the shooting was intentional and not an act committed by the victim, confirming the case as a homicide.
The Lexington Police Department’s Personal Crimes Detectives are actively investigating the incident. As of Wednesday, July 16, 2025, no suspect information has been released, and the motive remains unclear. Authorities are urging residents in the area to review their security camera footage for any evidence that might assist the investigation. Neighbors described the Darien Drive area as typically quiet and friendly, expressing shock at the violence that disrupted their community. Local residents Ryan Cutter and Markus Taylor, who recently moved to the neighborhood, noted the unusual presence of police during their daily routines, highlighting the rarity of such events in the area.
Dalrymple’s death marks Lexington’s 13th homicide of 2025, following a recent shooting at Richmond Road Baptist Church on July 13, where two women were killed, and a stabbing on Douglas Avenue on June 12. The city has seen a troubling uptick in gun violence this year, prompting community concerns about safety. Authorities are encouraging anyone with information to come forward, emphasizing that even minor details could be crucial to solving the case.
The Lexington Police Department can be contacted at (859) 258-3600 for anyone with relevant information. Anonymous tips can be submitted through Bluegrass Crime Stoppers by calling (859) 253-2020, visiting www.bluegrasscrimestoppers.com, or using the P3 Tips mobile app. As the investigation progresses, officials have promised to provide updates when new information becomes available. The community remains hopeful for justice in the tragic loss of Dean Dalrymple.
