Former Ohio Police Officer Found Guilty of Murder in 2020 Shooting of Unarmed Man

The officer said he mistook a set of keys in the victim’s hand as a revolver.
Former Ohio Police Officer Found Guilty of Murder in 2020 Shooting of Unarmed Man
This image from video provided by WSYX/WTTE shows former Columbus police officer Adam Coy, who is accused of fatally shooting Andre Hill, during his trial on Oct. 28, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. WSYX/WTTE via AP, File
Bill Pan
Bill Pan
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A former Ohio police officer was found guilty of murder for killing an unarmed man who emerged from a darkened garage while holding a cellphone and a large set of keys.

Adam Coy, a 17-year veteran of the Columbus police force, shot Andre Hill four times while responding to a neighbor’s noise complaint on Dec. 22, 2020. He was charged with murder, felonious assault, and reckless homicide.