A 19-year-old was shot in the leg in Avondale just before 5 p.m. Sunday, police said. A suspect, who was reportedly playing with a gun, has been arrested.

Alec Rice, 21, is charged with felonious assault.

According to court documents, Rice was playing with a gun when it went off, shooting the victim on Oak Street.

The 19-year-old was taken to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. He is expected to survive, records state.

Rice was arrested early Monday morning. He is being held at the Hamilton County Justice Center on a $5,000 bond awaiting trial.

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