Former Officer Adam Coy Convicted of Murder

Former Columbus police officer Adam Coy has been convicted of murder for the shooting of Andre Hill, an unarmed Black man, nearly four years ago. During the trial, Coy claimed he mistook Hill's cellphone and keys for a gun, stating he feared for his life when he shot Hill four times. Body camera footage contradicted his claim, showing Hill following police commands with his cellphone raised in one hand and his right hand not visible. Following the incident, it took nearly 10 minutes for officers to render aid to Hill, who later died. The case spurred widespread outrage, leading to significant changes in police policy, including the passage of Andre's Law, which mandates immediate medical attention for injured suspects. Coy faces a minimum of 15 years in prison when sentenced on November 25.