Police: Man who took 1-year-old admits shooting man in chest

The man arrested in connection with Monday's shooting and abduction of a 1-year-old in Westwood is now facing three felonies.

Anthony Rabe, 32, is charged with felonious assault, aggravated robbery and abduction.

Investigators said Rabe admitted to shooting Bartholomew Sherill in the chest on Mozart Avenue just before 1 p.m.

Cincinnati police Lt. Steve Saunders said the incident stemmed from a "domestic situation."

Court documents state that Rabe put a gun to Sherill's girlfriend's head and took her phone because she was trying to call 911.

After the shooting, Rabe took the woman's child and fled the shooting in a red Dodge Neon, police said.

Saunders said the car was later found on Saffer Street and Rabe was found in a residence there where he surrendered to police. The child was unharmed.

The child will likely be returned to his mother's custody, investigators said. Police have not said how or if Rabe is related to the child.

Sherill was taken to University of Cincinnati Medical Center. His condition on Tuesday is unknown.

Rabe is being held at the Hamilton County Justice Center awaiting trial. He is scheduled to appear in court Tuesday.

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