News Full freedom for man who shot Reagan 05/06/2022 Facebook John Hinckley, who shot US President Ronald Reagan in 1981, has been granted full freedom. Photo supplied by Evan Vucci/AAP. by Jessica Greeks, AAP Washington DC John Hinckley, who shot US President Ronald Reagan in 1981, is "no longer a danger to himself or others" and […] Subscribe or Login to see the rest of the content. Username Password Remember Me Forgot Password