Killed in Cold Blood? Family Sues Cincinnati Police

Families File Lawsuit After Deadly Cincinnati Police Shooting

The aftermath of the deadly police chase and shooting in East Price Hill is taking another serious turn — now, the family of Ryan Hinton, the man killed by police during the incident, has filed a lawsuit against the City of Cincinnati and its police department.

Ryan Hinton was shot and killed by an officer after police say he pointed a semiautomatic handgun at them during the chaotic foot chase on May 1. His family claims that the shooting was unjustified and that excessive force was used. They argue that Ryan, 26 years old, didn’t pose a deadly threat when officers fired and that police acted too quickly without trying other options to de-escalate.

The lawsuit is demanding accountability from the city and police, asking for damages related to Ryan’s death, including claims of wrongful death, civil rights violations, and emotional suffering. The legal team representing the family says they plan to highlight not only the actions of the officer who fired the shot but also how the entire situation was handled, from the chase to the shooting.

City officials and the police department have not publicly commented yet on the lawsuit. The case could spark a deeper investigation into the department’s policies on use of force and how officers respond during high-pressure foot chases.

This legal battle is just beginning, but it’s clear the fallout from that day in East Price Hill isn’t over — and both sides are gearing up for a long fight in court.