Man arrested, charged after shooting in downtown Lexington early Sunday morning
A man is facing multiple charges after he was arrested in downtown Lexington following a shooting that sent a man to the hospital early Sunday morning.
Twenty-eight-year-old Adrian Black was arrested by Lexington Police after he allegedly shot a man near the Fifth-Third Pavilion and Cheapside, according to Sgt. Nate Williams.
Around 1:45 a.m. on Sunday, police working in the downtown entertainment area heard shots fired. The located a adult male victim with non-life threatening injuries.
According to Williams, police were able to locate Black who was leaving the scene in the immediate area.
Williams stated officers on the scene were told by witnesses that there was a physical altercation before the shooting between the suspects.
Black is charged with first-degree assault and two counts of first-degree wanton endangerment. He is currently being held at the Fayette County Detention Center.
This story was originally published October 2, 2022 at 11:26 AM.
