ONE Lexington Expands Gun Violence Prevention Work
The program is widening its focus to include firearm safety, accidental shootings, and gun suicides.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Violence
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ONE Lexington has expanded its gun violence prevention efforts to cover firearm safety, accidental shootings, and suicides by gun. The organization will host a firearm safety community forum at the Davis Park Workforce Center, featuring a free gun lock giveaway.
Why it matters
Conflict-based gun violence numbers have decreased by 70 to almost 80%, and the program's team and community partner network have grown, prompting the expansion. Input gathered at the forum will help shape future services and programs for Lexington residents.
The firearm safety community forum is scheduled to be held at the Davis Park Workforce Center from 5:30 to 7 p.m. and will include a panel with the Lexington Police Department, the University of Kentucky Trauma Center, and the Fayette County Coroner's Office. The source does not report on any charges, cases, or legal proceedings connected to the expansion.
The players
ONE Lexington
A Lexington-based gun violence prevention organization that began as a one-person initiative in 2021 and has since grown into a full program.
Lexington Police Department
The municipal police agency serving Lexington, Kentucky, which is participating on the forum panel.
University of Kentucky Trauma Center
The trauma center at the University of Kentucky, which is participating on the forum panel addressing firearm injuries.
Fayette County Coroner's Office
The county office responsible for death investigations in Fayette County, Kentucky, which is participating on the forum panel.
The details
ONE Lexington, which began in 2021 as a one-person initiative, has grown into a full-functioning program focused on gun violence affecting young people and young adults. The organization will gather community input at the firearm safety forum, which includes a free gun lock giveaway, and will use what it learns to build services and programs.
Timeline
2021: ONE Lexington began as a one-person initiative.
2016 to 2021: Kentucky averaged 19 emergency department visits per year for unintentional firearm injuries among children age 10 and under.
Nov. 9, 2026: The firearm safety community forum is scheduled from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Davis Park.
Legal Context
ONE Lexington's expansion extends its conflict-focused gun violence work into firearm safety, accidental shootings, and suicides by gun. The shift follows reported declines of 70 to almost 80% in conflict-based gun violence numbers in the city.
Residents can attend the free firearm safety forum at Davis Park and receive a free gun lock, which can help households store firearms more securely. The forum gives the public a direct way to share input on the programs that will follow.
The takeaway
Attending community safety forums like this one is a practical way for residents to learn about secure firearm storage and share their views on local prevention programs. Households with firearms can also take advantage of free resources such as gun locks when they are offered.
What happens next
The firearm safety community forum will be held at the Davis Park Workforce Center from 5:30 to 7 p.m., and ONE Lexington plans to use the input gathered there to shape future services and programs.
Further reading
For related coverage, explore more Violence reporting from across the city.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Wkyt.
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