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Ex-Columbus Officer Adam Coy Testifies in Murder Trial Over Andre Hill Shooting

Coy claims he mistook Hill's keys for a gun, leading to the fatal shooting of the unarmed Black man in 2020.

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Former Columbus police officer Adam Coy testified Monday in his murder trial, describing the moments in December 2020 before he fatally shot Andre Hill.
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Adam Coy testifies in court on Oct. 28, 2024.

Overview

  • Adam Coy, a former Columbus police officer, is on trial for the murder of Andre Hill, who was shot in December 2020.
  • Coy testified that he believed Hill was holding a gun when he fired four shots, but later realized it was a set of keys.
  • The shooting led to Coy's dismissal from the police force and a $10 million settlement between the city and Hill's family.
  • Prosecutors argue that Hill was not a threat and had complied with Coy's commands before the shooting.
  • Coy faces charges of murder, felonious assault, and reckless homicide, with the trial expected to continue this week.