Brawl breaks out during hearing for man accused of Forest Park murder

CINCINNATI – A Tuesday court hearing in Hamilton County was abruptly interrupted 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 a gun gesture with his hand.

A confrontation ensues with people from the other side of the viewing area rushing over.

Punches are thrown as Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office deputies try 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.