Ex-Officer Convicted of Murdering Unarmed Black Man Andre Hill as He Exited Ohio Garage

Mar. 15, 2025

Andre Hill.Photo: Facebook

An Ohio police officer was found guilty of murder for killing Andre Hill on Dec. 22, 2020, outside a Columbus, Ohio, residence.

Hill, 47, wasleaving the garage of a residencefollowing an order from officer Adam Coy, who was responding to the area on a report of a vehicle switching on and off,NBC 4iandThe Columbus Dispatchreported at the time. Hill had been an invited guest at the residence.

After shooting Hill four times, Coy did not assist him and instead yelled at Hill to show his hands as he lay dying, PEOPLE previously reported, citing authorities. Hill died after he was transported to a hospital.

In February 2021, Coy wascharged with murderamong other charges.

“He would be glad justice prevailed,” Shawna Barnett said. “He would be glad the truth was heard and it wasn’t covered up. There were no distractions. He would be happy that the outcome was what it was.”

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Coy’s attorney Mark Collins said the verdict was “devastating” and that he plans to appeal the verdict, per the outlet.

Coy’s sentencing has been scheduled for later in November, per reports.

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source: people.com