City in Turmoil: The Heart-Wrenching Loss of an 18-Year-Old and a Hamilton County Deputy Sheriff

A heartbreaking week unfolded in Cincinnati as 18-year-old Ryan Hinton was fatally shot by police on May 1. The following day, his father, Rodney L. Hinton Jr., struck retired Deputy Sheriff Larry Henderson, who later succumbed to his injuries. Both incidents are linked, per Cincinnati Police Chief Theetge, highlighting a profound community tragedy, as families mourn their losses. Henderson, loved after 33 years of service, was directing traffic during graduation events when he was struck. Legal proceedings for Rodney Hinton Jr. are underway.