# Woman arrested in W Sixth Street domestic violence shooting  
**Published:** 2026-03-18T11:41:50.000Z  
**Source:** [Lexington Police Department](https://www.lexingtonky.gov/news/one-charged-w-sixth-street-shooting)  
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LEXINGTON, Ky. — A woman has been arrested following a shooting on West Sixth Street that left a man injured, the [Lexington Police Department reported](https://www.lexingtonky.gov/news/one-charged-w-sixth-street-shooting).

Officers responded to a residence in the 500 block of West Sixth Street around 8:40 p.m. on March 17, 2026, for a report of a shooting with a victim. When they arrived, police located a male victim who had been shot and transported him to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Neffitiri Miller, 36, was arrested at the scene and charged with first-degree assault domestic violence. She is currently being held at the [Fayette County Detention Center](https://www.fcoj.org/public-services/corrections/fayette-county-detention-center).

According to additional reporting, the victim was identified as Miller's fiancé, and he was shot in the leg during an altercation. Police said Miller allegedly engaged in a physical fight before a firearm was introduced, resulting in the shooting.

The [shooting investigation remains ongoing](https://www.lexingtonky.gov/government/departments-programs/public-safety/police/crime-data/shooting-investigations). Residents with information about the incident are encouraged to contact the Lexington Police Department at (859) 258-3600. Anonymous tips can be submitted to [Bluegrass Crime Stoppers](https://www.bluegrasscrimestoppers.com/) by calling (859) 253-2020.

## Sources

- [Lexington Police Department](https://www.lexingtonky.gov/news/one-charged-w-sixth-street-shooting)
- [Fox 56 News reporting providing additional case details about victim relationship and circumstances](https://fox56news.com/news/local/lexington/woman-arrested-for-allegedly-shooting-male-victim-in-downtown-lexington/)
- [Lexington Police Department shooting investigations information page](https://www.lexingtonky.gov/government/departments-programs/public-safety/police/crime-data/shooting-investigations)

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