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20-Year-Old Arrested in Kentucky for Shooting Running Back Hardy

5/16/2026

Summary

Harris Arrested

Authorities arrested Rashodrick Harris, 20, in Paducah, Kentucky on May 15, 2026, for aggravated assault in the shooting of running back Ahmad Hardy.
Police identified Harris from video, secured a warrant, and noted a marijuana possession charge.
He is jailed in McCracken County on a fugitive warrant, with extradition sought within six days.
Hardy had leg surgery, was released May 12, 2026, and Eli Drinkwitz said his return this season is uncertain.

Summary

Harris Arrested

Laurel Police Department announced the May 15, 2026 arrest of Rashodrick Harris (20) in Paducah, Kentucky after law enforcement used the NCIC to locate him.
Investigators showed a May 10, 2026 video of the Kamakazy Biker Club shooting to a victim who identified Harris as the shooter.
Police seized a firearm, detained three occupants who were released without charges, and coordinated the operation with Laurel, Mississippi officers and McCracken County, Kentucky.

History

Historical Context

The FBI launched the National Crime Information Center in 1967 under J. Edgar Hoover to centralize arrest, warrant and missing-person data for federal, state and local agencies. By 1975 the system held more than 2.5 million records, enabling rapid cross-state checks. In May 2026 Laurel Police and McCracken County officers accessed NCIC to locate Rashodrick Harris after a Paducah biker-club shooting, illustrating the database’s enduring role.

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Harris Arrested

Authorities arrested Rashodrick Harris, 20, in Paducah, Kentucky on May 15, 2026, for aggravated assault in the shooting of running back Ahmad Hardy.
Police identified Harris from video, secured a warrant, and noted a marijuana possession charge.
He is jailed in McCracken County on a fugitive warrant, with extradition sought within six days.
Hardy had leg surgery, was released May 12, 2026, and Eli Drinkwitz said his return this season is uncertain.

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