What Happened

What Happened

• On May 1, 2025, Cincinnati police fatally shot Ryan Hinton in East Price Hill. They approached a stolen vehicle, which Hinton and others fled from. Police say he pointed a gun at an officer; body camera footage captures the officer opening fire as Hinton ran between dumpsters. He was struck in the chest and arm and died at the scene.Ideastream Public Mediahttps://www.fox19.comPeople.comWikipedia

Family’s Response & Call for Justice

• The Hinton family has rejected the official narrative. They retained attorneys to perform an independent investigation, challenging claims of imminent threat and questioning whether proper procedures were followed.Ideastream Public Mediahttps://www.fox19.com

• Relatives stated the footage does not support the police version that Hinton posed a threat, noting he appears to have been fleeing—and stressed this requires deeper scrutiny.cser.orgThe Republic Gazette

Prosecutor’s Ruling & Legal Next Steps

• On June 17, Hamilton County Prosecutor Connie Pillich ruled the shooting legally justified, citing gun presence and threat, and declined to bring criminal charges against the officer.WVXUThe Republic GazetteWikipedia

• The family has announced plans to file a civil lawsuit, stating that justice was not served by the criminal system. Their legal team also criticized the decision to bypass a grand jury, something other Ohio counties perform for police-involved shootings.WLWT93.1 WZAKWCPO 9 Cincinnati

Community Reaction

• The Cincinnati NAACP has called for a third-party investigation, echoing family concerns and urging independent review of the shooting’s circumstances.WLWTThe Republic Gazette

• A community vigil was held in Mt. Airy Forest, where over 100 people gathered to mourn Ryan and demand transparency. Family members spoke emotionally of the injustice and their belief that he should still be alive.The Republic GazetteWLWT

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