Court hearing abruptly interrupted when brawl breaks out in viewing gallery
CINCINNATI (WXIX/Gray News) - A court hearing in Hamilton County was abruptly interrupted Tuesday when a brawl broke out in the viewing gallery.
Cameras inside courtroom A captured the moment when a man in a black hoodie started walking toward the other side of the viewing area, making what appeared to be a gun gesture with his hand.
A confrontation ensued with people from the other side of the viewing area rushing over.
Punches were thrown as Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office deputies worked to get the chaotic situation under control.
No one was arrested in connection with the fight, according to the sheriff’s office.
The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office said the brawl seen in the video was not part of Rodney Hinton Jr.’s court appearance that happened earlier Tuesday.
The hearing taking place when the fight started was for 38-year-old Domynic Elahee.
Elahee was arrested for the murder of 18-year-old Jaden Smith in Forest Park on Monday, Lt. Adam Pape said.
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