Monday, January 6, 2003

Two arrested after one fires at officers



Two men were arrested after one allegedly shot at Cincinnati police officers early Friday in Over-the-Rhine.

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Cincinnati police with guns drawn move in on a car on Vine Street early Friday after they witnessed shots fired from the back seat and stopped it.
(Jeff Swinger photo)
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Violent Crime Squad officers were on Green Street about 1:30 a.m. when they saw a man at the corner of Vine and Green streets draw a handgun and fire at Officers Mike Bell and Dan Kowalski. The man jumped in the back seat of a Toyota and tried to flee, police said.

Police chased the car and arrested Jaaron Richardson, 23, of Avondale, charging him with felonious assault and carrying a concealed weapon. The driver, Mr. Richardson's brother, James, 26, was charged with improper transportation of a firearm.

Officers found two guns in the car, both loaded.