NewsCovering Kentucky

Actions

Man Arrested In Connection To Shooting, Armed Robbery

Posted at 5:04 AM, Nov 27, 2018
and last updated 2018-11-27 10:54:51-05

LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18)– Police have arrested a suspect accused of shooting a victim during an armed robbery.

Police arrested Alexander Hilliard just before 11:30 a.m. Monday.

They say that on Nov. 12, he threatened violence against a victim while trying to rob them and shot the victim with a handgun, causing serious injury.

Police say the victim later picked the suspect out of a lineup during their investigation.

Hilliard faces robbery and assault charges.