UPDATE: Man accused of shooting cousin arrested

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Lexington Police say a man accused of shooting his cousin four times during a family dispute has been arrested. Investigators say 26-year old Anthony L. Beard, Junior, was charged with Assault 1st and Burglary 1st.

Police say several witnesses identified Beard as the man who went into a home in the 700 block of Jackson Street Sunday afternoon and shot his 23-year old cousin, twice in the leg and twice in the arm. The victim, whose name wasn’t released, was taken to UK Hospital with non-life threatening injuries, according to police.

Investigators say Beard and the victim had gotten into an argument on Saturday. Police say before the shooting on Sunday, Beard unlawfully entered the house with a handgun, with the intent of committing the crime.

Police say Beard was later seen walking in the area after the shooting and was detained without incident.

He was lodged in the Fayette County Detention Center.