A Late-Night Call Turns Deadly
What began as a routine disturbance call in Lexington became a scene of tragedy late Sunday night. At approximately 11:59 p.m., police responded to the intersection of Bryan Station Road and Kroger Boulevard after reports of gunfire. Officers arrived to find 42-year-old Edwin Haddix suffering from critical gunshot wounds. Emergency responders rushed him to the University of Kentucky Hospital in hopes of saving his life.
Initially, the incident was classified as a shooting with injuries. However, by 7:30 a.m. Monday morning, the news took a heartbreaking turn — Haddix had succumbed to his injuries, prompting police to reclassify the case as a homicide investigation.
A Life Cut Short and a Community in Shock
The Fayette County Coroner’s Office confirmed Haddix’s identity, sending ripples of grief through friends, family, and the Lexington community. Described by neighbors as friendly, hardworking, and devoted to those he loved, his sudden death has left a void that will not easily be filled. Many are struggling to process how an ordinary Sunday evening could end in such violence.
Police identified the suspect as Keaira Pennie, who now faces a murder charge. She is currently held at the Fayette County Detention Center while the legal process unfolds. For Haddix’s loved ones, however, the arrest brings little comfort in the face of a loss that feels senseless and irreversible.
Seeking Justice, Remembering Edwin
The Lexington Police Department continues to investigate, urging anyone with information to come forward, either directly to their offices or anonymously through Bluegrass Crime Stoppers. They hope community cooperation will ensure justice is served.
For those who knew Haddix, justice means more than an arrest — it’s about remembering the man he was before the gunfire, the laughter he brought to gatherings, and the everyday acts of kindness that defined him. As the investigation moves forward, his friends and family cling to those memories, determined to keep his name alive in stories, in love, and in calls for peace on their streets.
