3 in Stolen SUV with Ryan Hinton Before Fatal Shooting Now Sentenced

The trio pleaded guilty to obstructing police in the incident that led to Hinton's death and his father's deadly retaliation.

Published on Feb. 3, 2026

Three individuals who were in a stolen SUV with 18-year-old Ryan Hinton before he was fatally shot by police in May 2025 have now been convicted and sentenced. Jurell Austin, Cynsere Grigsby, and Deanthony Bullocks all pleaded guilty to obstructing police, with Bullocks receiving a 10-month jail sentence due to being on probation at the time.

Why it matters

The shooting of Ryan Hinton sparked outrage in the community and led to his father, Rodney Hinton Jr., driving a car into a Hamilton County sheriff's deputy the next day, killing the deputy. This case highlights ongoing tensions between law enforcement and the local community, as well as the ripple effects that police-involved shootings can have.

The details

According to officials, Hinton, along with Bullocks, Grigsby, and Austin, were in an SUV that had been reported stolen. When a Cincinnati police cruiser pulled in front of the vehicle, Grigsby and Hinton fled on foot, while Austin and Bullocks stayed inside. Hinton was holding a gun with an extended magazine when officers focused on him, leading them to also flee.

  • The fatal shooting of Ryan Hinton occurred on May 1, 2025.
  • Rodney Hinton Jr. drove a car into a Hamilton County sheriff's deputy the day after his son's death, on May 2, 2025.
  • Jurell Austin pleaded guilty and was sentenced on February 2, 2026.
  • Cynsere Grigsby was sentenced in January 2026.
  • Deanthony Bullocks was sentenced in December 2025.

The players

Ryan Hinton

An 18-year-old who was fatally shot by police in May 2025.

Rodney Hinton Jr.

The father of Ryan Hinton, who drove a car into a sheriff's deputy the day after his son's death, killing the deputy.

Jurell Austin

One of the three individuals in the stolen SUV with Ryan Hinton, who pleaded guilty to obstructing police and was sentenced to two years of probation with intensive supervision.

Cynsere Grigsby

Another individual in the stolen SUV with Ryan Hinton, who pleaded guilty to obstructing police and was sentenced to two years of intensive supervision probation.

Deanthony Bullocks

The third person in the stolen SUV with Ryan Hinton, who pleaded guilty to obstructing police and was sentenced to 10 months in jail due to being on probation at the time.

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What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Deanthony Bullocks to be released on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing tensions between law enforcement and the local community, as well as the ripple effects that police-involved shootings can have. It underscores the need for continued dialogue and reforms to address issues of trust, accountability, and public safety.