Grand Jury Indicts Lexington Man in Park Shooting
Jametrius Griffin faces murder and assault charges following an August shooting at Charles Young Park.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Crime — General
A Fayette County grand jury has indicted 18-year-old Jametrius Griffin on charges of murder and assault. The indictment follows an August 15 shooting at Charles Young Park that resulted in the death of 16-year-old Di'Zhon Robertson.
Why it matters
The indictment represents a significant progression in the legal proceedings regarding the violent incident at a public park. The case now moves forward to arraignment in Fayette Circuit Court to address the multiple felony charges filed against the suspect.
Jametrius Griffin faces one count of murder, four counts of assault, and one count of tampering with physical evidence. His total bail is set at $2.61 million, with an arraignment scheduled before Judge Lucy A. VanMeter.
The players
Jametrius Griffin
He is an 18-year-old currently in custody facing murder and assault charges related to the Charles Young Park shooting.
Di'Zhon Robertson
He was a 16-year-old who died as a result of the shooting incident.
Lucy A. VanMeter
She is the judge assigned to the case in the Fayette Circuit Court.
The details
In addition to the death of Di'Zhon Robertson, four other individuals aged 4, 14, 39, and 41 sustained injuries during the August shooting. The case proceeded to the grand jury after a preliminary hearing in September established probable cause for the charges.
Timeline
August 15: Shooting occurred at Charles Young Park.
September: Preliminary hearing held to determine probable cause.
October 19: Grand jury indictment filed.
October 30: Arraignment scheduled at 10:30 a.m.
Legal Context
This indictment follows the procedural requirements of the Kentucky Rules of Criminal Procedure governing grand jury indictments for processing felony cases. It marks the formal transition of the matter from preliminary investigation to the trial phase in Fayette Circuit Court.
The grand jury indictment and upcoming court dates signal the ongoing formalization of the legal process regarding the safety incident at Charles Young Park. Residents can monitor future court filings for updates on the trial schedule and final case resolution.
The takeaway
The formal indictment of Jametrius Griffin moves the investigation into the public court record after the events of August 15. The case will now be determined by the judicial process in Fayette Circuit Court.
What happens next
Jametrius Griffin is scheduled to appear for an arraignment on October 30 at 10:30 a.m.
Further reading
For more information on local legal proceedings, visit the Lexington Crime — General section.
