In a story that’s shaking the nation, Rodney Hinton Jr. has been charged with the murder of police officer Larry Henderson — just one day after Hinton’s 17-year-old son, Ryan, was fatally shot by police during a traffic stop.
According to investigators, Hinton Jr. allegedly tracked down Officer Henderson, who was not involved in the original incident, and opened fire. Authorities are calling it a retaliation killing, fueled by grief and rage.
“This is a tragedy stacked on top of a tragedy,” said one city official. “Now two families are destroyed.”
The shooting of Ryan Hinton sparked protests in the community, with many questioning the police’s use of deadly force against the unarmed teen. The investigation into Ryan’s death is still ongoing — but now the spotlight has shifted to a father pushed to the edge.
Rodney Hinton Jr. is currently in custody and facing multiple charges, including first-degree murder.
This is more than just a crime — it’s a heartbreaking chain of events that has ignited a firestorm of emotions across the country.