Overview

• Rodney Hinton Jr. remains in Clermont County Jail without bond, charged with aggravated murder for allegedly killing Deputy Larry Henderson while he directed traffic near the University of Cincinnati.
• Authorities allege Hinton's actions were an intentional act of vengeance following the police shooting of his 18-year-old son, Ryan Hinton, during a stolen-vehicle pursuit.
• Conflicting accounts persist regarding whether Ryan Hinton was armed when he was fatally shot by police, with body-camera footage under review by investigators and the Hinton family.
• A GoFundMe campaign for Rodney Hinton Jr.'s legal defense has raised over $5,000, drawing criticism from law enforcement groups who argue it violates platform policies.
• Ohio Governor Mike DeWine ordered flags lowered to half-mast to honor Deputy Henderson, a 33-year veteran of the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office.