Rodney Hinton Jr., a 38-year-old man from Cincinnati, was charged with aggravated murder after intentionally striking and killing a Hamilton County Sheriff's deputy with his car on May 2, 2025. The deputy, Larry Henderson, was directing traffic near the University of Cincinnati during graduation events when he was hit and later died from his injuries
. This incident occurred just one day after Rodney Hinton Jr.'s 18-year-old son, Ryan Hinton, was shot and killed by Cincinnati police during a chase involving suspected car thieves. Police stated that Ryan Hinton was armed and posed a threat, which led to the shooting. Rodney Hinton Jr. and his family had viewed police body camera footage of the shooting earlier on the day of the crash
. Authorities believe Rodney Hinton Jr.'s act of hitting the deputy was intentional and an act of revenge for his son's death. Prosecutors said evidence and witnesses will show that Hinton Jr. deliberately drove at the deputy with the intent to kill him. Hinton Jr. appeared in court and was ordered to be held without bond pending further hearings
. The case has drawn significant attention and controversy, including public outcry and fundraising efforts for Hinton Jr. His family expressed their grief and faith that justice will be served, while officials condemned the violent act
. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine described the incident as a "sickening intentional act of violence"
. In summary, Rodney Hinton Jr. is charged with aggravated murder for intentionally killing a deputy in apparent retaliation for the police shooting death of his son the previous day
