Father of 18-year-old fatally shot by Ohio police charged with hitting and killing deputy with car
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The father of an 18-year-old who was fatally shot by police during an alleged stolen vehicle incident in Cincinnati on Thursday has been charged with hitting a deputy with his car and killing him, with the police chief saying the two fatal encounters are connected. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. Rodney L.
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Main Idea: Rodney Hinton, the father of an 18-year-old shot dead by Cincinnati police, has been charged with aggravated murder after prosecutors say he deliberately hit and killed a Hamilton County deputy with his car.
Key Points:
- The deputy, Larry Henderson, was directing traffic near the University of Cincinnati when he was struck and later died of his injuries.
- Cincinnati police said the car attack was connected to the fatal police shooting of Hinton’s son, Ryan Hinton, a day earlier.
- Police said Ryan Hinton was armed during a stolen-car investigation and was shot after officers said they believed he posed an immediate threat.
- Rodney Hinton appeared in court and was held without bond while the case is investigated.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
The deaths of Ryan Hinton and Deputy Larry Henderson may deepen fear, grief, and mistrust between police and communities, and they could push cities to spend more on investigations and security.
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- Larry HendersonpersonPrimaryEvaluated
Hamilton County sheriff’s deputy who was killed and is a major focus of the article.
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18-year-old whose police shooting is a central event connected to the deputy’s death.
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Law-enforcement agency tied to Deputy Henderson and the official response to his death.
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Cincinnati police chief who gave the main account of the shooting and the connection between the incidents.
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Ohio attorney general who issued a public statement reacting to the deputy’s death.
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Hamilton County sheriff who commented on the deputy’s death and publicly reacted to the incident.
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