Kentucky shooting results in attempted murder charge, police say

A man is charged with attempted murder and wanton endangerment after a shooting in Bardstown on Saturday night.

The Nelson County Sheriff’s Office responded to a verbal disturbance on Boston Road Saturday afternoon around 12:30 p.m.

When they arrived, they started life saving measures on 41-year-old Ashe Lydian of Bardstown.

Ashe Lydian was transported to Flaget Helipad by Nelson County EMS where AirMethods then transported Ashe to University of Louisville.

During the investigation and while processing the scene, 75-year-old Joseph Lydian of Bardstown was detained and questioned.

He was later taken to the Nelson County Correctional Center and charged with attempted murder and wanton endangerment, according to officials.

The shooting is still under investigation.

Taylor Six

Lexington Herald-Leader

Taylor Six is the criminal justice reporter at the Herald-Leader. She was born and raised in Lexington attending Lafayette High School. She graduated from Eastern Kentucky University in 2018 with a degree in journalism. She previously worked as the government reporter for the Richmond Register.