Ricky, a Jefferson County jail inmate, died after a sheriff's deputy used a Taser on him when he allegedly became combative with officers. He had been jailed based on a minor parole violation.
Victim's Name: Ricky Deangelo Hinkle
Agency Responsible: Jefferson County Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 47
Race: Black
Date of Death: September 13, 2014
County: Jefferson
Cause of Death: Taser
Official Disposition: Unreported
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Unknown
Armed: Unarmed/Did Not Have an Actual Weapon
Weapon: unarmed
Geography: Urban