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Ohio Father Pleads Not Guilty in Alleged Retaliatory Killing of Retired Deputy

Rodney Hinton Jr. is accused of intentionally striking Deputy Larry Henderson with a vehicle following the police shooting of his son, Ryan Hinton, as investigations and community tensions persist.

Hamilton County Municipal Judge Tyrone Yates has ordered Rodney Hinton Jr. to be held without bond while he awaits trial in the May 2 killing of a Hamilton County sheriff's deputy.
Hamilton County Sheriff's Deputy Larry Henderson
Ryan Hinton
Rodney Hinton Jr., 38, is arraigned in Cincinnati on May 3, 2025.

Overview

  • Rodney Hinton Jr. remains held without bond after pleading not guilty to aggravated murder in the death of retired Deputy Larry Henderson.
  • Authorities allege the killing was an act of retaliation following the fatal police shooting of Hinton's 18-year-old son, Ryan, during a stolen vehicle stop.
  • Body-camera footage of Ryan Hinton's shooting is under scrutiny, with family attorneys disputing claims that it clearly shows him armed and threatening officers.
  • GoFundMe campaigns supporting both Rodney Hinton Jr.'s legal defense and Ryan Hinton's memorial have drawn criticism from law enforcement groups, who argue they promote harmful narratives.
  • Ohio Governor Mike DeWine ordered flags lowered to half-mast to honor Deputy Henderson's 33 years of service, as investigations into both incidents continue.