A man who was charged with inducing panic for firing a paintball gun at Washington Park School in Over-the-Rhine appeared in Hamilton County Municipal Court on Friday.

        Curtis Fox, 18, of the 1400 block of Pleasant St. in Over-the-Rhine, was arrested Thursday after school administrators called police, believing someone was firing a gun at the school.

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        “Women heard what they thought were several gunshots,” said Chris Wolff, a spokeswoman for Cincinnati Public Schools.

        Officials found three yellow paint splotches from a paintball gun on the window in the front office.

        “It didn't break the window,” she said. “(And) it didn't interfere with classes or anything.”

        Mr. Fox, who is not a student, told the Enquirer late Friday that he did not intend to hit the school window.

        “One came out as a dud,” he said. “It was an accident. They made it sound so serious, like they were under fire.”

        The case was continued after the teen requested a public defender. Mr. Fox remains out on bond.

        If convicted, he could spend six months in jail.

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