30 Deputies Gather in Court for Emotionally Charged Hearing of Father Accused of Deputy’s Murder After Son’s Fatal Shooting

A man, Rodney Hinton Jr., 38, appeared in court charged with aggravated murder, accused of intentionally striking a sheriff’s deputy in retaliation for the police shooting of his son. Judge Tyrone Yates denied bail, citing safety concerns. The deputy succumbed to injuries sustained during a traffic detail amid the tumultuous graduation ceremony. Hinton's attorney described the events as emotionally charged, while law enforcement officials called for severe repercussions, including the potential for a death penalty case. Investigations into both incidents remain ongoing.