Who is Rodney Hinton Jr of Cincinnati, dad of Ryan Hinton who ran over and killed Ohio Sheriff’s Deputy Larry Henderson after his son was shot dead
The name Rodney Hinton Jr. has recently emerged in national headlines, not for fame or achievement, but for a deeply tragic and controversial series of events that have sparked intense debate across the United States. This biography explores the life of Rodney Hinton Jr., the circumstances surrounding his actions, and the broader societal implications of his story.
Early Life of Rodney Hinton Jr.
Rodney Hinton Jr. was a 38-year-old resident of Cincinnati, Ohio. While little is publicly known about his upbringing, career, or personal life prior to May 2025, he was a father to 18-year-old Ryan Hinton. His life took a dramatic and devastating turn following the death of his son.
Family and Personal Background
- Father to Ryan Hinton, an 18-year-old who was fatally shot by Cincinnati police
- Lived in Cincinnati, Ohio
- No prior public criminal record or media presence before the incident
The Incident That Changed Everything
The Death of Ryan Hinton
On May 2, 2025, Ryan Hinton was shot and killed by Cincinnati police during a foot chase. Authorities claimed Ryan was armed and fleeing from a stolen vehicle. However, questions remain about the circumstances of the shooting, including whether Ryan actually pointed a weapon at officers.
Rodney Hinton Jr.’s Response
Just one day after his son’s death, Rodney Hinton Jr. allegedly drove his vehicle into Hamilton County Sheriff’s Deputy Larry Henderson, killing him. The deputy was directing traffic near the University of Cincinnati during graduation ceremonies. Prosecutors have charged Hinton Jr. with aggravated murder, suggesting the act was premeditated.
Rodney Hinton Jr. arrested for murder
Police on Friday, arrested a 38-year-old man named Rodney Hinton Jr. and charged him with aggravated murder after he was caught allegedly using his car to strike Deputy Larry Henderson. The incident took place near the University of Cincinnati, as Larry was directing traffic during a commencement event. Prosecutors have since stated that Hinton Jr.:
lined up his car, deliberately accelerated, and purposely caused the deputy’s death.”
Following the accident, authorities rushed him to the hospital, where he died shortly after. During Rodney Jr.’s arraignment, the prosecution went on to describe his act as calculated and intentional. Meanwhile, his public defender asked for a reasonable bond while acknowledging the emotional weight of the situation. As of now, Hinton Jr. remains under arrest without bond pending a hearing.
Rodney Hinton Jr. bio and age
Rodney Hinton Jr. is a 38-year-old resident of Cincinnati who was recently arrested for allegedly murdering a deputy police officer. He is the father of Ryan Hinton, the 18-year-old teen who was fatally shot by Cincinnati police. There is currently not much information available about him publicly. According to their family attorney, Mr. Michael Wright, Hinton Jr. was visibly distraught after viewing the bodycam footage of the police shooting and was unable to finish watching it. Just the following day after watching it, he allegedly committed the fatal act that led to his arrest.
“My brother – he was always a real jokester, playing with everybody, making sure everybody was good,” Diamonte Jackson, Ryan’s elder brother, said.
Rodney Hinton Sr., Ryan’s grandfather meanwhile offered condolences to Deputy Henderson’s family and prayers for the officer who shot and killed his grandson.
“I seen in the video about my grandson, I seen two scared people, I seen the officer scared, and I seen my grandson scared. So it’s an unfortunate incident that happened,” Hinton Sr. said. “What I seen was two persons made a mistake. My grandson made a mistake of being there and the officer was trying to back to his family too. It’s not about revenge or anything.”
Ryan Hinton’s grandmother, Tonya Larkin said, “We are very close, very close family. This is killing us. I can’t even express how I feel right now about.. I’m angry because it should’ve never happened. I want to find out exactly what steps was taken and the protocol. And if everything comes out that it’s not what it should have been, we need to do something about change in training and diversity and understanding us as a black culture. We as black people, we don’t deserve to be killed just because we’re running away from the police. We’re scared just as much as they are, whether we did something right or wrong. This is everyday life for us. Being scared of the police. Take that in consideration.”
Damarlyn Howard, Ryan’s cousin meanwhile revealed Ryan was supposed to be home the night before he was shot and killed.
“He had no business being in a stolen car. He had a bed to come home to,” Howard said adding that Ryan had trouble getting into the family’s house so he slept in a car.
Charges and Allegations
Rodney Hinton Jr. currently faces several charges, including an aggravated murder charge for the death of Deputy Larry Henderson. Prosecutors have stated his act was a deliberate and premeditated response to his son’s death despite not confirming any official motive as of now.
Hinton Jr. was denied bond at a court hearing in Cincinnati. He remains in custody awaiting trial. The judge ordered mental health evaluations and emphasized the seriousness of the charges.
