Man arrested in connection to Cantrill Drive shooting and robbery in Lexington

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – One person has been arrested in connection with a shooting and robbery that happened on Cantrill Drive in Lexington.

According to the Lexington Police Department, officers were dispatched around 5:30 p.m. on March 17, 2026, to a residence in the 1700 block of Cantrill Drive for a report of shots fired.

When officers arrived, they found a male victim suffering from a gunshot wound. Authorities say the victim was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

During the investigation, detectives determined the shooting happened during a dispute and robbery.

Police say 31-year-old Eric Adams was arrested on April 1, 2026, and is charged with first-degree assault, first-degree robbery, and possession of a handgun by a convicted felon.

Officials say Adams is currently being held at the Fayette County Detention Center.

The investigation remains ongoing.