Overview

• Rodney Hinton Jr. has been charged with aggravated murder for allegedly intentionally killing Deputy Larry Henderson on May 2, one day after police fatally shot his son, Ryan Hinton, during a pursuit.
• A judge denied Hinton Jr. bond during a court hearing on May 6, citing concerns about public safety and his mental health, with defense attorneys arguing he was not of sound mind at the time of the incident.
• Ryan Hinton, 18, was shot and killed by a Cincinnati police officer on May 1 after allegedly fleeing from a stolen vehicle and pointing a firearm at officers, though body camera footage remains under scrutiny.
• The Hinton family’s legal team has filed public records requests to review body camera footage and police reports, aiming to investigate the circumstances of Ryan’s shooting death.
• GoFundMe campaigns for Rodney Hinton Jr.’s legal defense and Ryan Hinton’s memorial have raised thousands but drawn sharp criticism from police organizations, with claims they promote false narratives.