More charges on shooting suspect

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Police have added another charge against 19-year-old Dequey Walker, who allegedly shot someone after the man refused to give up his wallet.

Walker was arrested on May 3, on charges of assault with a firearm and fleeing from/evading police. Officers say he is now being charged with robbery in the first degree as well, after the victim of the assault came forward on Monday.

The man who had been shot said to the police that Walker had threatened physical force against him, and was armed at the time of the theft. He continued that $130 had been taken during the incident.

Walker’s arraignment was on Tuesday.