LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The man charged with shooting and killing a Louisville construction worker and injuring an LMPD sergeant was arraigned in Jefferson District Court on Wednesday.
What You Need To Know
- Keyshaun Joseph Canard Stewart, 25, pleaded not guilty to charges of killing a construction worker and injuring a police officer near Shively last week
- Stewart was arraigned Wednesday in Jefferson District Court
- His bond was set at $1 million
- Stewart's preliminary court hearing is scheduled for Dec. 2
Keyshaun Joseph Canard Stewart, 25, is charged with murder, attempted murder of a police officer, attempted first-degree assault of a police officer, first-degree wanton endangerment, fleeing or evading police (on foot) and possession of a handgun by a convicted felon.
The shooting occurred shortly 2:45 a.m. Friday, Nov. 19 on the Watterson Expressway near Dixie Highway, according to police. Stewart shot and killed construction worker Freddy O'Bannon and wounded LMPD Sgt. James Chris Lane with a gunshot to the face.
Stewart's bond was set at $1 million. He pleaded not guilty and has been appointed a public defender for his case.
The judge ordered Stewart to have no contact with complaining witnesses, families or victims and prohibited him from using or possessing any type of weapon.
Stewart will appear for a preliminary hearing in early December, according to court documents.
Court records show Stewart has a prior felony conviction and was forbidden to possess a firearm at the time of the shooting.
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