A report from the Lexington Police Department states that a 15-year-old male has been charged with murder in a shooting that killed a 17-year-old on Kingtree Court.

The Fayette County coroner identified the victim as Bryant D. Gaston, Jr.

Investigators say the suspect, victim, and a third friend had been in possession of a handgun when the shooting occurred.

The suspect was arrested and taken to the Fayette Regional Juvenile Detention Center.