Cincinnati police fatally shot an armed 18-year-old. The next day, his father killed a sheriff’s deputy, authorities say

04.05.2025    WSVN 7 News Miami    12 views
Cincinnati police fatally shot an armed 18-year-old. The next day, his father killed a sheriff’s deputy, authorities say

CNN A Cincinnati sheriff s deputy was fatally struck by a car driven by the father of an armed -year-old man who was shot and killed by police a day earlier executives say The driver in a way that was calculated and premeditated lined up his car deliberately accelerated his car and purposely caused the death of an on-duty deputy sheriff prosecuting attorney Ryan Nelson announced Saturday morning at the father s arraignment It appeared from everybody who was on the scene that he deliberately struck the deputy in an attempt to kill him Nelson mentioned Prosecutors are seeking an indictment for aggravated murder Nelson disclosed The defendant Rodney Hinton Jr is the father of a man who was fatally shot by Cincinnati police on Thursday morning Cincinnati Police Chief Teresa Theetge explained On Friday night police identified the -year-old as Ryan Hinton according to CNN affiliate WCPO Functionaries have not stated whether the suspect had any connection to the deputy Ryan Hinton turned a scarce weeks ago family attorney Michael Wright noted who described him as a fun loving and good kid adding The circumstances surrounding his interaction with the police there you know they the family are surprised that occurred Hinton Jr s son was armed and fleeing from a stolen truck when a responding officer fatally shot him police revealed Police body cam footage does not clearly show whether the fleeing man pointed a gun at the officer The family reviewed the footage between a m and a m Friday and the father was very distraught according to Wright the Cincinnati Enquirer announced Wright reported CNN that he has filed a community records request and is asking for additional information At this point we are still inspecting the circumstances of Ryan being shot and killed by the Cincinnati Police Department Wright disclosed adding that he has met with the Chief of Police The family s pretty upset pretty distraught about what happened to their son Police stated the deputy was killed at about p m Friday Masses defender Tom Ewing acknowledged an emotionally charged situation at the arraignment in a Hamilton County courtroom packed with law enforcement officers I understand that there s a lot of sadness and a lot of anger in this room right now an in the group at large he revealed before requesting a reasonable bond The judge ordered Hinton Jr to be held without bond until a hearing Tuesday The deputy was hit while directing traffic near the University of Cincinnati where commencement was taking place Theetge declared The officer was just out doing his job for what was supposed to be a glorious day for a multitude of Theetge announced Responding police and fire officers transported the deputy to the university s physiological center where he later died according to a police comment The deputy whom agents are not naming in accordance with an Ohio law protecting crime casualties rights had not long ago retired but continued on in provision as a special deputy Theetge reported Ohio Gov Mike DeWine condemned the Hamilton County deputy s killing I have been briefed on the ongoing study and am sickened by what appears to be an intentional act of violence We offer our sincere condolences to the deputy s family friends and colleagues DeWine wrote on social media Police shooting happened in six quick seconds In a news conference Friday Theetge detailed the police encounter on Thursday that resulted in the -year-old s death showing footage from the body cam of the officer who fired the fatal shots The man was among four individuals discovered in a stolen truck in a parking lot in Cincinnati s East Price Hill neighborhood Theetge explained All four fled when uniformed officers arrived and the -year-old was seen holding a handgun the chief revealed One of the officers shot the -year-old as he emerged from between two dumpsters the body cam video indicated On the footage moments before the shooting another officer can be heard yelling He s got a gun He s got a gun On your right On your right The officer declared after the shooting that the -year-old appeared to point the gun at him according to Theetge When the individual came out between the dumpsters he had the firearm in front of him It was in like a bladed position and it was pointed at the officer and he the officer felt threatened for his life and that s why he discharged his firearm the chief disclosed Theetge commented the officer is maintained to have fired four to five shots two of which are held to have hit the teen The police body cam footage played at the news conference does not clearly show the fleeing man point a gun at the officer Theetge acknowledged the footage is a very blurred image unfortunately because the body cam was kind of jolting as the officer is running Police recovered a handgun with an extended clip they say the -year-old was carrying Theetge stated the gun had not been fired The officer who opened fire has been with the Cincinnati Police Department for more than years and was assigned to the Fugitive Apprehension Squad in the department s Special Investigations Section Theetge declared The chief noted the officers tried to save this gentleman s life by administering different variations of medicinal aid until other urgency officers arrived She defended the officer s actions stressing how hastily the scene unfolded I want to point out from the time they bailed from the wagon and police were chasing them to the time the individual was shot six seconds Six quick seconds Theetge stated calling it unreasonable to expect the officers to process and determine a different subject of action in such a short time The shooting remains under scrutiny by the department s homicide unit A tremendous loss we have all suffered Hamilton County Sheriff Charmaine McGuffey described the fallen deputy as a beloved figure who had dedicated decades of his life to residents system He was so well-liked and so well-known we could fill this building with the law enforcement agencies that respect him love him his friends his family McGuffey mentioned adding What a tremendous loss we have all suffered Theetge urged Cincinnati residents to remain person as the city grapples with two critical incidents that unfolded over two days I do have a plea to everybody Let the processes play out Let the investigations play out Keep calm take care of one another and I can assure you as the chief of police for Cincinatti I will ensure you transparency and a thorough and accurate scrutiny Theetge disclosed The department held a procession Friday night to honor the deputy CNN affiliate WLWT disclosed He will not be alone McGuffey commented There will be someone with him until the day that he transitions to higher ground The family of the slain -year-old called the killing of the officer a tremendous tragedy according to Wright their attorney and commented they are sorry for the loss of the officer and offer their condolences to the officer s family This is a horrific tragedy on both sides This family lost their son and this police officer lost his life Wright declared The Cincinnati Police Department is serving as the lead agency in the inspection into the deputy s death personnel disclosed

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