Rodney Hinton Jr., 38, is in critical condition after crashing into a Hamilton County Sheriff’s deputy who was directing traffic at a University of Cincinnati commencement ceremony. The deputy later died from injuries sustained in the incident, which has been linked to a previous police shooting involving Hinton’s son, Ryan Hinton, an 18-year-old armed suspect who was shot and killed by police the day prior.
The crash occurred around 1 p.m. while the deputy was operating traffic control at the corner of Martin Luther King Drive and Burnet Woods in Corryville. Cincinnati police Chief Teresa Theetge stated that the deputy was simply “doing his job.” While the deputy’s identity has not yet been released due to Marsy’s Law, his colleagues described him as a dedicated and well-respected officer who was serving as a special deputy after retirement.
The investigation has revealed that Hinton Jr.’s actions may be a response to the traumatic events surrounding his son’s shooting. The family, represented by attorney Michael Wright, experienced severe emotional distress as they reviewed body camera footage of Ryan’s death earlier that morning. Wright confirmed that Hinton Jr. was distraught after watching the video.
Cincinnati police’s traffic and homicide units are investigating the crash. Meanwhile, local officials have expressed grief and solidarity, emphasizing support for the fallen deputy. Sheriff Charmaine McGuffey pointed out the significant impact of the deputy’s loss on the community, urging the public to rally around those affected.
The events unfolded starkly, with the deadly shooting of Ryan Hinton preceding the crash by just two hours, creating a tragic link between the two occurrences and highlighting the strain on the Hinton family during this traumatic time.
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