LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — A man has been arrested in connection with a shooting on Laredo Drive in Lexington.
The Lexington Police Department reports that 19-year-old Elijah Adams was arrested Monday and charged with assault, robbery, and possession of a handgun by a convicted felon.
Last Thursday, September 19, officers were called to Laredo Drive for reports of a shooting with a victim around 9:30 p.m.
When police arrived, they found a woman suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
She was transported to UK Hospital with life-threatening injuries to the abdomen and leg.
According to the arrest citation, the victim was later interviewed and identified the suspect. She told officers that Adams shot her because he wanted to keep possession of her handgun against her desire.
The citation states, "The victim's injuries occurred from a handgun while the suspect was in commission of a theft of the same handgun."
After the incident, Adams fled the scene with the handgun.
Adams is being held at the Fayette County Detention Center.
