Police said the shooting was between two family members, and there is no threat to the surrounding area.
St. Matthews Police Chief Barry Wilkerson, a veteran of law enforcement, expressed concern about the rise in youth violence.
The St. Matthews Police Department said the case is one of the largest in its history.
St. Matthews Det. Mark Richardson testified police have pictures of the woman’s injuries, blood on her clothing, her testimony, and a hole punched in the wall by Ferguson.
Police said he left her with broken bones and a brain injury.
Bernard Higgins, 57, is facing a number of charges.
According to court documents, that suspect has been identified as 57-year-old Bernard Higgins, of Anchorage.
Tuesday kicks off the celebration with the St. Matthews Police National Night Out with donation collection booths.
Lyndon Police Chief Robert Schroeder said it happened just before 8 p.m. in the 1300 block of Herr Lane.
As people headed back to the mall on Thursday, Mayor Craig Greenberg said the ongoing violence needed to end.