A white former police officer who killed a Black man as he walked out of a garage four years ago in Columbus, Ohio, was found guilty of murder on Monday.
Adam Coy, 48, faces life in prison for fatally shooting Andre Hill, 47, on Dec. 22, 2020.
Coy was found guilty by a jury on all three counts: murder, reckless homicide and felonious assault.
Protesters gather on Feb. 5, 2021, after former Columbus, Ohio, police officer Adam Coy was arraigned in the fatal shooting of Andre Hill.
During the trial, Coy testified that he mistakenly believed Hill was holding a revolver when he fired four shots.
Persons:
Adam Coy, Andre Hill, Coy, Hill, Stephen Zenner, ” Coy, “, ’, Kaitlyn Stephens, Stephens, Anthony Pierson, ” Pierson
Organizations:
Coy, Getty, Columbus Police Department, NBC
Locations:
Columbus , Ohio, AFP, Columbus