Teen charged with firing at officer on Government Square - Cincinnati News, Weather, Sports from FOX19 NOW-WXIX

A 19-year-old man was arrested and charged early Thursday with firing a gunshot at a Cincinnati police officer on Government Square.

No officers were hit, and the gun used was recovered after a foot pursuit about 10 p.m., said Assistant Police Chief Dave Bailey.

Absalon Ruff is held without bond at the Hamilton County jail on charges of felonious assault, carrying concealed weapons and having weapons under disability.

Ruff is scheduled to face a judge Friday morning.

He was taken into custody shortly after police were called to Walnut and Sixth street for a report of a man with a gun about 10:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Bailey said officers quickly apprehended the suspect in a foot chase under dire circumstances that easily could have wound up more severe.

"It's remarkable what they did, so kudos to them," said Bailey, a 30-year police veteran and the department's highest ranking official after the police chief.

Ruff was shocked with a Taser stun gun because he resisted arrest, according to police.

"We're glad everybody's OK and we can talk about this and resolve it tonight," Bailey said.

Government Square is back open this morning after police closed it overnight to investigate.

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