Davon Hinton Charged After Murray Parking Lot Shooting
A 30-year-old man faces felony charges following an Oct. 4 shooting in a Murray parking lot.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Violence
Prosecutors have charged 30-year-old Davon Hakeem Hinton with aggravated assault, obstruction of justice, and witness tampering. The charges stem from an incident on Oct. 4 in a parking lot near 622 E. 4500 South where a woman sustained a chest gunshot wound.
Why it matters
The charges follow an ongoing dispute between the victim and the suspect, which led to an violent encounter. Police eventually apprehended Hinton on the roof of a Clearfield residence following his flight from the Murray area.
Davon Hakeem Hinton is charged with aggravated assault, obstruction of justice, and witness tampering in 3rd District Court. The victim received three stitches for a chest wound, and Hinton was apprehended in Clearfield after a prior seven-year federal prison term.
The players
Davon Hakeem Hinton
The 30-year-old suspect is a previously incarcerated individual who served seven years in federal prison.
3rd District Court
This judicial body is responsible for overseeing the criminal proceedings and charges filed against the suspect.
The details
Surveillance footage reportedly captured Hinton brandishing a firearm and shattering the victim's car window during the argument. Following the shooting, investigators allege Hinton contacted his girlfriend to instruct her to hire an attorney and provide false information while attempting to factory reset his phone.
Timeline
June 2026: Hinton's previous federal prison sentence ended.
Oct. 4, 2026: Police responded to a reported shooting at 622 E. 4500 South.
Oct. 13, 2026: Prosecutors officially charged Hinton in 3rd District Court.
Legal Context
This case marks a significant legal development in the suspect's history following the formal closure of his prior federal case in June. The transition from federal supervision to new state-level felony charges reflects a recurring pattern of legal proceedings for the defendant.
Residents in the area near 622 E. 4500 South may encounter heightened law enforcement presence as the investigation proceeds. The formal charging of the suspect provides clarity on the status of the investigation into the violent October incident.
The takeaway
The suspect faces serious charges after allegedly attempting to influence witnesses and destroy evidence following the shooting. Legal experts note that witness tampering charges significantly complicate a defendant's ability to navigate the court process during an aggravated assault trial.
Further reading
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