Armed Suspect Sought After Assault on Officer and Theft in Cincinnati

Summary: Cincinnati Police responded to reports of a male suspect involved in theft and assault on an officer. The suspect, described as a Black male, 25-35 years old, approximately 6'2", medium build, with short hair, wearing all black clothing with cut-off sleeves and a blue COVID mask, was last seen fleeing northbound on Euclid Avenue near Corey. The incident prompted a large police response, including K-9 units and a drone, as officers established a perimeter and searched wooded areas and residential streets. The suspect was reportedly armed with a firearm and carrying a sling bag. The search included locations such as Eden Avenue, West Corey, Euclid Avenue, and East Daniels. The event concluded with the suspect being taken into custody after being located behind a house on East Daniels. A firearm was recovered, and the officer involved was reported to be okay, though affected by mace exposure.