Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government, KY

08/26/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/26/2024 08:26

One Person Arrested In Connection to a Shooting

One person has been arrested in connection with a shooting that left a woman injured on Cambridge Drive.

On July 2, 2024, around 2:37 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 2000 block of Cambridge Drive for a shooting with a victim. Officers located a female victim with a gunshot wound. She was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Detectives identified Josiah Riggs, 37, as the suspect. Riggs was arrested on August 24, 2024 and charged with Assault 1st Degree and Possession of a Firearm by Convicted Felon. He is currently being held at the Fayette County Detention Center.

Detectives are asking anyone with information to contact the Lexington Police at (859) 258-3600. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Bluegrass Crime Stoppers by calling (859) 253-2020, online at www.bluegrasscrimestoppers.com, or through the P3 Tips app at www.p3tips.com.