Second Suspect Arrested in Fatal Shooting and Arson Investigation on Cross Keys Road

Lexington, KY, October 2, 2026 —

Lexington police have apprehended a second individual in connection with a fatal shooting and subsequent arson incident that took place on Cross Keys Road. The suspect, identified as Nolan Baker, has been taken into custody and faces a series of serious charges.

Baker’s charges include murder, robbery, and arson. His arrest follows that of a previously apprehended suspect, Traisan Fields. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities working to piece together the events that led to the fatality and destruction of property.

Investigators have officially identified the deceased as Kevin Villanueva. The scope of the case reportedly extends to alleged vehicle break-ins, multiple shootings, and the deliberate destruction of a vehicle believed to have been used as a getaway car.

Authorities have also named Malachi Haynes as another individual sought in connection with the investigation. The timeline for these events, including the specific dates of the reported vehicle break-ins, shootings, and the arson, was not immediately available. Similarly, details regarding the sequence of events following the initial shooting and the exact methods used in the arson were not publicly disclosed.

The Lexington Police Department has not released further information regarding the motive behind the alleged crimes or the specific circumstances linking the suspects to the victim and the reported incidents. Information concerning the permit status related to any relevant locations, inspection outcomes, or code violations was also not provided. The contractor involved in any aspect of the investigation or cleanup was not identified.

Story summarized from the original created by WLEX Web Staff on www.lex18.com, see more information here.