Adam Coy's Opening Statements in Murder Trial of Former Ohio Police Officer Who Shot and Killed Unarmed Black Man Andre Hill
2 months ago

Adam Coy's Opening Statements in Murder Trial of Former Ohio Police Officer Who Shot and Killed Unarmed Black Man Andre Hill

CNN  

Opening statements in the murder trial of a former Ohio police officer who fatally shot unarmed Black man Andre Hill have begun. Adam Coy, the former police officer, told jurors he was justified in shooting Hill because he believed Hill posed a threat to his life. However, prosecutors argued that Coy's decision was unreasonable and reckless, as Hill was complying with Coy's commands and did not pose a threat at the time of the shooting. The trial, which began Monday with jury selection, had been postponed indefinitely in April 2023 while Coy underwent cancer treatment. The jury will hear evidence and testimonies throughout the trial, which is expected to last several weeks.

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White police officer guilty of murder for shooting unarmed Black man after mistaking keys and phone for gun
1 month, 2 weeks ago

White police officer guilty of murder for shooting unarmed Black man after mistaking keys and phone for gun

The Independent  

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Former Police Officer Found Guilty in Shooting Death of Black Man Andre Hill
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Former Police Officer Found Guilty in Shooting Death of Black Man Andre Hill

Associated Press  

Former police officer Adam Coy has been found guilty of murder in the shooting death of Andre Hill. The shooting occurred in a garage nearly four years ago, and Coy was fired after the incident. He testified that he thought Hill was holding a silver revolver, but he only realized there was no gun after he rolled over Hill's body …

Former Officer Testifies He Thought He Saw Gun in Shooting of Andre Hill
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Former Officer Testifies He Thought He Saw Gun in Shooting of Andre Hill

Associated Press  

Former police officer Adam Coy testified Monday that he fired four times after he spotted what he thought was a silver revolver in the Black man's hand while Hill was emerging from a dark garage. Coy said he rolled over Hill's body, saw a pile of keys, and realized there was no gun. He also said he thought he was …

Ex-Officer's Trial: Attorney Disputes Officer's Account of Shooting and Killing of Andre Hill
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Ex-Officer's Trial: Attorney Disputes Officer's Account of Shooting and Killing of Andre Hill

Associated Press  

A white former Ohio police officer is on trial for shooting and killing Andre Hill. The officer, Adam Coy, believed Hill was pointing a revolver at him and did what he was trained to do, but Hill was unarmed and did not pose a threat to Coy. The officer lost sight of Hill and suspected he might be trying to …

Judge denies request to move Andre Hill police killing trial
3 years, 4 months ago

Judge denies request to move Andre Hill police killing trial

Associated Press  

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Extensive publicity over last year’s fatal shooting of Andre Hill by a Columbus police officer won’t prevent the now-fired officer from receiving a fair trial in central Ohio, a judge ruled Wednesday in denying a request to move the trial. Defense attorney Mark Collins argued in a June court filing that extensive local and national publicity about …

Prosecutor opposes officer’s motion to move Andre Hill trial
3 years, 5 months ago

Prosecutor opposes officer’s motion to move Andre Hill trial

Associated Press  

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The state attorney prosecuting the December police killing of Andre Hill opposed the former officer’s request for the trial to be moved. Assistant Attorney General Anthony Pierson filed a motion Wednesday opposing ex-Columbus officer Adam Coy’s request for the trial be moved to another county in order to convene a fair and impartial jury. Defense attorney Mark …

Columbus officer who killed Andre Hill wants trial moved
3 years, 5 months ago

Columbus officer who killed Andre Hill wants trial moved

Associated Press  

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Extensive publicity about the December police killing of Andre Hill makes it impossible to convene a fair jury locally and so the trial should be moved, an attorney representing Adam Coy, the ex-Columbus officer charged in Hill’s death, said in a court filing. That publicity includes news coverage, posts on social media and billboards in Columbus calling …

Andre Hill: Columbus, Ohio, approves $10 million settlement to the family
3 years, 7 months ago

Andre Hill: Columbus, Ohio, approves $10 million settlement to the family

CNN  

CNN — The city of Columbus, Ohio, will pay a $10 million settlement to the family of Andre Hill, a Black man who was fatally shot by a police officer. “I hope that this is the last time we will see something like this come before us.” Hill was shot and killed on December 22 while officer Adam Coy – …

Andre Hill: Columbus, Ohio, agrees to pay $10M settlement his family
3 years, 7 months ago

Andre Hill: Columbus, Ohio, agrees to pay $10M settlement his family

CNN  

CNN — The city of Columbus, Ohio, has agreed to pay a record $10 million settlement to the family Andre Hill, a Black man who was shot and killed by a police officer. “No amount of money will ever bring Andre’ Hill back to his family, but we believe this is an important and necessary step in the right direction.” …

Officer pleads not guilty to new charge in Andre Hill case
3 years, 7 months ago

Officer pleads not guilty to new charge in Andre Hill case

Associated Press  

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The fired Ohio police officer accused of killing Andre Hill pleaded not guilty Wednesday to an additional criminal charge on the same day that prosecutors dropped two misdemeanor charges of dereliction of duty. Adam Coy, a former Columbus police officer who is white, was indicted in February on murder, felonious assault and dereliction of duty—for failing to …

Andre HIill shooting: Forensic pathologist rules Andre Hill’s death was a homicide caused by multiple gunshot wounds
3 years, 8 months ago

Andre HIill shooting: Forensic pathologist rules Andre Hill’s death was a homicide caused by multiple gunshot wounds

CNN  

CNN — An Ohio coroner’s office ruled this week that Andre Hill, who was fatally shot by a former Columbus police officer, died of multiple gunshot wounds and that his manner of death was homicide. Coy was indicted in February on charges of murder in the commission of a felony, felonious assault and two counts of dereliction of duty – …

Andre Hill shooting: Adam Coy, former Columbus, Ohio, police officer, pleads not guilty
3 years, 10 months ago

Andre Hill shooting: Adam Coy, former Columbus, Ohio, police officer, pleads not guilty

CNN  

CNN — Adam Coy, the former Columbus, Ohio, police officer who shot and killed Andre Hill, entered a not guilty plea to a count of murder in the commission of a felony and other charges at his arraignment Friday. Coy fatally shot Hill, who was Black, within seconds of their encounter as Hill walked toward Coy while holding an illuminated …

Ohio police officer charged with murder in Andre Hill death
3 years, 10 months ago

Ohio police officer charged with murder in Andre Hill death

Associated Press  

COLUMBUS, OHio — A white Ohio police officer was charged with murder Wednesday in the latest fallout following the December shooting death of 47-year-old Andre Hill, a Black man, the state’s attorney general said. Former Columbus Police Officer Adam Coy was indicted on a murder charge by a Franklin County grand jury following an investigation by the Ohio Attorney General’s …

Andre Hill killing: Relatives are relieved that ex-officer Adam Coy is indicted. But they’re not satisfied yet
3 years, 10 months ago

Andre Hill killing: Relatives are relieved that ex-officer Adam Coy is indicted. But they’re not satisfied yet

CNN  

CNN — When Andre Hill’s family learned the former Ohio police officer who killed him will face charges, they knew it was too early to celebrate. Courtesy Andre Hill Family Former Columbus police officer Adam Coy was indicted Wednesday on several charges, including murder in the commission of a felony, felonious assault and two counts of dereliction of duty related …

Sharpton: Firing officer who killed Andre Hill is not enough
3 years, 11 months ago

Sharpton: Firing officer who killed Andre Hill is not enough

Associated Press  

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The life of Andre Hill was commemorated Tuesday morning as family and lawmakers called for justice to be brought against the white Columbus police officer who fatally shot the 47-year-old days before Christmas. Dozens gathered at the First Church of God in the city’s southwest side — clad in their Sunday best and Black Lives Matter masks …

Chief: Police didn’t show care for Andre Hill after shooting
3 years, 11 months ago

Chief: Police didn’t show care for Andre Hill after shooting

Associated Press  

COLUMBUS, Ohio — In the minutes that ticked by after a police officer shot Andre Hill inside his friend’s garage, officers scoured the driveway for shell casings, strung crime scene tape around the house and blocked off the street. “As a police chief, and just as a human being, the events of the last week have left me shaken, and …

Andre Hill case: Friend told police he was just dropping off ‘Christmas money’ when he was shot, new body camera footage shows
3 years, 11 months ago

Andre Hill case: Friend told police he was just dropping off ‘Christmas money’ when he was shot, new body camera footage shows

CNN  

CNN — New body camera footage released by Columbus, Ohio, police Thursday shows the moments after Andre Hill was shot by a police officer – including Hill’s body being handcuffed as he lay on the ground and a woman telling police he was there to bring her Christmas money and “didn’t do anything.” The Columbus Division of Police released dozens …

Police observed no threats from Andre Hill before shooting
3 years, 11 months ago

Police observed no threats from Andre Hill before shooting

Associated Press  

COLUMBUS, Ohio — An officer on the scene of the fatal shooting of Andre Hill in Ohio’s capital city last week didn’t perceive any threats and didn’t see a gun, contrary to a mistaken claim by the fellow officer who killed Hill, according to records released Tuesday. After the officers crossed over to the garage they saw Hill, with Detwiler …

Ohio police officer fired in fatal shooting of Black man
3 years, 11 months ago

Ohio police officer fired in fatal shooting of Black man

Associated Press  

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A white Ohio police officer was fired Monday after bodycam footage showed him fatally shooting 47-year-old Andre Hill — a Black man who was holding a cellphone — and failing to administer first aid for several minutes. Columbus police officer Adam Coy was fired hours after a hearing was held to determine his employment, Columbus Public Safety …

US: Ohio policeman fired over fatal shooting of Andre Hill
3 years, 11 months ago

US: Ohio policeman fired over fatal shooting of Andre Hill

Al Jazeera  

A white Ohio police officer in the United States was fired on Monday after bodycam footage showed him fatally shooting 47-year-old Andre Hill – a Black man who was holding a cellphone – and refusing to administer first aid for several minutes. Columbus police officer Adam Coy was fired hours after a hearing was held to determine his employment, Columbus …

Ohio police chief urges officer who shot Black man be fired
3 years, 11 months ago

Ohio police chief urges officer who shot Black man be fired

Associated Press  

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The police chief of Columbus, Ohio, recommended on Thursday that the officer who shot and killed Andre Hill, a 47-year-old Black man, earlier this week be fired. Police Chief Thomas Quinlan said in a statement that he filed two departmental charges alleging critical misconduct against officer Adam Coy in the death of Hill after an expedited investigation. …

Columbus, Ohio, police chief moves to terminate one officer, investigate others in fatal shooting of Andre Hill
4 years ago

Columbus, Ohio, police chief moves to terminate one officer, investigate others in fatal shooting of Andre Hill

CNN  

CNN — The chief of the Columbus Division of Police in Ohio announced he is moving forward with terminating one of the department’s officers after the fatal shooting of a Black man Tuesday morning. Columbus Police Chief Thomas Quinlan stated Thursday he filed two departmental charges alleging critical misconduct against Coy, and declared administrative investigations are underway regarding additional officers …

Video released in police killing of Black man holding phone
4 years ago

Video released in police killing of Black man holding phone

Associated Press  

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Body camera footage released Wednesday shows Andre Hill, a 47-year-old Black man, emerging from a garage and holding up a cellphone in his left hand seconds before he is fatally shot by a Columbus police officer. There is no audio because the officer hadn’t activated the body camera; an automatic “look back” feature captured the shooting without …

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