Cincinnati police say they are in an active search for 67-year-old Ricky Duncan after a stabbing in Mount Auburn left a victim with serious leg injuries on April 11. Duncan is wanted on charges of felonious assault and misdemeanor domestic violence. Officers described him as about 5-foot-7 and 137 pounds and said he was last known to live in the Highland Avenue area of Mount Auburn. Police are warning residents not to approach him and to call law enforcement immediately if he is spotted.
Police release details
According to WLWT, investigators say Duncan allegedly stabbed a person in the leg during the April 11 incident, leaving the victim with serious injuries. Police told the outlet that Duncan has a criminal history that includes robbery, assault and theft, and officers say they are actively searching the Highland Avenue area for him. Investigators are also asking anyone with security-camera footage or information tied to the incident or Duncan’s whereabouts to come forward to help the investigation.
What the charges mean
Under Ohio law, felonious assault generally covers knowingly causing serious physical harm or causing harm with a deadly weapon and is typically classified as a second-degree felony. The state’s domestic-violence statute applies to assaults against family or household members and can be filed as a misdemeanor or elevated to a felony depending on prior convictions or the circumstances of the case. The full language is available in Ohio Revised Code §2903.11 and §2919.25. An arrest or a charge remains an allegation unless and until a court finds a person guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
How to help
Anyone who knows where Duncan might be is asked to contact Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Crime Stoppers at 513-352-3040 or submit a tip online at crime-stoppers.us, as reported by WLWT. The Cincinnati Police Department’s press releases page also urges anyone with information to call Police Dispatch at 513-765-1212. Callers may remain anonymous and could be eligible for a reward. Authorities stress that residents should not approach the suspect and should instead immediately contact police if they think they see him.
Investigation status
Investigators say the case remains active and that more information will be released when appropriate. As of the latest update, the department has not released additional records or a booking photo.
