Ex-Officer's Trial: Attorney Disputes Officer's Account of Shooting and Killing of Andre Hill
5 months 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 break into a house, but he was able to save Hill's life before help arrived.

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White police officer guilty of murder for shooting unarmed Black man after mistaking keys and phone for gun
4 months, 3 weeks ago

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

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Former Police Officer Found Guilty in Shooting Death of Black Man Andre Hill
4 months, 3 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
5 months 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 …

Adam Coy's Opening Statements in Murder Trial of Former Ohio Police Officer Who Shot and Killed Unarmed Black Man Andre Hill
5 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 …

Judge denies request to move Andre Hill police killing trial
3 years, 7 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, 8 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, 8 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 …

Officer pleads not guilty to new charge in Andre Hill case
3 years, 11 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
4 years 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 – …

Officer charged in Andre Hill’s death posts bail, is freed
4 years, 1 month ago

Officer charged in Andre Hill’s death posts bail, is freed

Associated Press  

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The fired Ohio police officer charged with fatally shooting Andre Hill posted bail and was released from jail Tuesday hours to an audience of protesters after a judge reduced his bond from $3 million to a third of that. A video posted by The Columbus Dispatch shows Coy being escorted out of the jail while several protesters …

Defense: Officer and Andre Hill interacted before shooting
4 years, 1 month ago

Defense: Officer and Andre Hill interacted before shooting

Associated Press  

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The former police officer accused of killing Andre Hill interacted “two to three” times with Hill before the shooting and became concerned he was a burglar, the officer’s attorney said Friday, as he defended his client with never-before-heard details about the night of the fatal shooting. The officer’s attorney, Mark Collins, said the white officer and Hill, …

Andre Hill shooting: Adam Coy, former Columbus, Ohio, police officer, pleads not guilty
4 years, 1 month 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 …

Uphill battle to convict cop who shot Andre Hill, data shows
4 years, 1 month ago

Uphill battle to convict cop who shot Andre Hill, data shows

Associated Press  

COLUMBUS, OHio — The indictment of the white Ohio police officer who shot and killed Andre Hill, a Black man, was cheered by Hill’s family, even as data shows and experts conclude that the next step — securing a conviction — will be difficult, if not impossible. Former Columbus Police Officer Adam Coy was indicted Wednesday on a murder charge …

Ohio police officer charged with murder in Andre Hill death
4 years, 1 month 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 …

Ohio police officer charged with murder in Andre Hill case
4 years, 1 month ago

Ohio police officer charged with murder in Andre Hill case

The Independent  

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Andre Hill killing: Relatives are relieved that ex-officer Adam Coy is indicted. But they’re not satisfied yet
4 years, 1 month 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 …

Chief: Police didn’t show care for Andre Hill after shooting
4 years, 2 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
4 years, 2 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
4 years, 3 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 …

Andre Hill: Police fire officer who shot and killed Black man holding mobile phone in Ohio
4 years, 3 months ago

Andre Hill: Police fire officer who shot and killed Black man holding mobile phone in Ohio

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Ohio police officer fired in fatal shooting of Black man
4 years, 3 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
4 years, 3 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
4 years, 3 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, 3 months 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, 3 months 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 …

Sheriff pleads no contest in shooting he called an accident
8 years, 6 months ago

Sheriff pleads no contest in shooting he called an accident

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — An Atlanta-area sheriff who says he accidentally shot and injured a woman while they were practicing police tactics inside an empty model home pleaded no contest to a reckless-conduct charge Tuesday. Clayton County Sheriff Victor Hill entered the plea under the state’s first-offender statute and was ordered to serve 12 months on probation and pay a $1,000 fine, …

Guns, training gun found where police say sheriff shot woman
9 years, 10 months ago

Guns, training gun found where police say sheriff shot woman

Associated Press  

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. — Investigators recovered multiple guns as well as a fake training gun from the empty model home where police said a Georgia sheriff shot and critically wounded a woman, according to law enforcement documents. Clayton County Sheriff Victor Hill faces a misdemeanor charge of reckless conduct in the May 3 shooting, which critically wounded real estate agent Gwenevere …

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