An Ohio father who fatally struck a deputy with his car after his son was shot and killed by police was denied bond during a chaotic hearing on Tuesday.

A judge ordered Rodney L. Hinton to be remanded with no bond in connection with the death of Hamilton County Special Deputy Larry Henderson. Hinton, who is charged with aggravated murder, pleaded not guilty.

Before he entered a plea, a commotion erupted in the courtroom’s gallery when Hinton’s brother started yelling, “That’s my brother, that’s my brother.” More than 50 police officers and at least three dozen family members and protesters were seated in the gallery.

Deputies immediately escorted Hinton out of the room.

“Everybody, be calm. We’re going to get through this,” Hamilton County Municipal Court Judge Tyrone Yates said as Hinton was led back inside the room.

Authorities accused Hinton of intentionally hitting Henderson on Friday afternoon as he was directing traffic near the University of Cincinnati during graduation. The deputy was taken to the hospital, where he died from his injuries.

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