Rodney Hinton Jr. remains in jail without bond after being charged with the aggravated murder of Hamilton County Sheriff’s Deputy Larry Henderson, whom he allegedly intentionally struck with his car. Hinton Jr.’s charge follows the police shooting of his 18-year-old son, Ryan Hinton, who was reportedly armed and fleeing from officers just a day prior to the fatal incident involving the deputy.
During a recent court hearing, Hinton Jr.’s attorney argued for bail, emphasizing his client’s mental health state following the tragic loss of his son. Tensions escalated in the courtroom when a disturbance broke out, highlighting the emotional turmoil surrounding this case. The continuing investigation into both Hinton Jr.’s actions and the circumstances of Ryan Hinton’s death has left the family seeking answers, as they prepare to analyze police footage related to the shooting.
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