Lexington was rocked by heartbreak. One of the city’s young, bright sons lost his life in a tragedy. During the family’s darkest hour, the community rose to the occasion to lighten the load for those stricken by grief.
On Sunday, Feb. 7, police responded to shots fired at a North Lexington home. It turned into a murder-suicide investigation when officers discovered two dead at the scene, Tyrus Lathem, 22, and Landon Hayes, 10.
Many learned the news from Landon’s football team. A star for the Lexington Ravens, his coaches described him as, “smart, athletic, funny and full of life.