Richmond man arrested after police say he shot a teenager; charged with first-degree assault

A Richmond man has been arrested after police said he shot a teenager, according to a WKYT report. Authorities identified the suspect as Ellijah Long, 18, of Richmond.

WKYT reported that Long was taken into custody and that he has been charged with a count of first-degree assault. The charge stems from allegations made by police regarding a shooting involving a teen.

The report did not detail the location of the shooting, the circumstances leading up to it, or the extent of the victim’s injuries. It also did not provide information about when the incident occurred beyond the date of the arrest report.

First-degree assault charges in Kentucky typically require proof of conduct that meets the state’s definition of serious harm and the legal elements associated with the level of offense. Long’s case will turn on what prosecutors can establish in court and on any defenses raised by his attorney.

Police statements cited by WKYT indicate the arrest was made as part of an investigation into the shooting. As the case proceeds, the matter will move through the court system, where additional filings, hearings, and evidence may be introduced.

For the Richmond area, the arrest underscores the role of local law enforcement investigations in responding to violence involving minors and in pursuing criminal charges that reflect the alleged severity of the incident.