US EditionCincinnati police fatally shot an armed 18-year-old. The next day, his father killed a sheriff’s deputy, authorities say
- On May 1 and 2, 2025, Cincinnati police fatally shot armed 18-year-old Ryan Hinton in East Price Hill, and his father Rodney Hinton Jr. Subsequently killed a Hamilton County deputy near the University of Cincinnati campus.
- The events followed a police chase of Ryan Hinton, who fled in a stolen vehicle and allegedly pointed a handgun at officers before being shot within six seconds, while Rodney Hinton Jr. Drove a car that struck the deputy.
- Rodney Hinton Jr., 38, hit the deputy who was directing traffic around UC’s graduation ceremony and was taken to the hospital, where he later died; a charge of aggravated murder was filed against him.
- The Hamilton County Sheriff expressed deep sorrow over the loss of the deputy, who was highly regarded and well-known in the community, while Cincinnati Police Chief Teresa Theetge assured the public of a transparent and comprehensive investigation.
- These back-to-back incidents deeply affected the Cincinnati and Hamilton County communities, prompting official condolences, a police procession, and ongoing investigations led by the Cincinnati Police Department.
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Father of teen fatally shot by police is charged for fatally hitting deputy with car
Officials say a man in Ohio who was charged with hitting and killing a sheriff's deputy is the father of an 18-year-old who was shot and killed by police the day before. Body camera footage of the shooting was released showing Ryan Hinton running from officers before being shot. WLWT's Sean Mackinnon reports.
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Ohio deputy fatally struck by man whose son had been shot by police: Authorities
Rodney Hinton Jr. has been charged with aggravated murder in the death of the sheriff's deputy, who was struck Friday while directing traffic near the University of Cincinnati, according to authorities.Cincinnati police said Hinton is the father of 18-year-old Ryan…
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