In the early morning of August 2, 2021, 22-year-old Jamar Patterson Jr. was found dead on the side of Delong Road in Lexington, Kentucky. A passerby discovered his body in a gravel driveway about 25 to 30 feet off the road between Armstrong Mill Road and Colliver Lane; emergency crews pronounced him dead at the scene. The Fayette County Coroner’s Office determined Patterson died of a gunshot wound and ruled the death a homicide.

Investigators noted the location of the body raised the possibility the shooting occurred elsewhere and the body was moved to that driveway. As of late 2025 the investigation remained open, with no suspects or motives publicly identified and no arrests announced. The Lexington Police Department has asked anyone with information to contact them or submit tips through Bluegrass Crime Stoppers.

If anyone knew Jamar, saw activity near Delong Road that morning, or has information that could help investigators, please come forward.