LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — Lexington recorded its first homicide in almost 2 months when 19-year-old Ja'Zarion Robinson was shot and killed Tuesday night on East 7th Street.

For activists working to end gun violence, this latest shooting is a devastating blow to the community.

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Police say Robinson was shot and killed just after 8 p.m. Tuesday. Officers found the 19-year-old in a home and pronounced him dead at the scene.

Devine Carama, director of One Lexington, knew Robinson personally and was on scene with the family after the tragedy.

"Obviously, it’s heartbreaking because we knew the young man. It's sad when anyone loses their life, but when it's someone that's been in yo

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