Adam Coy Sentenced, Columbus Reforms After Hill Killing

Former Columbus, Ohio police officer Adam Coy was sentenced to 15 years to life in prison for the 2020 murder of Andre Hill, an unarmed Black man shot while holding a cellphone and keys in a friend's garage. Coy claimed he believed Hill was holding a silver revolver and argued his actions were justified and consistent with police training, but body camera footage showed Hill following commands and presenting no clear threat. Coy, who was fired after the shooting and had a history of citizen complaints, plans to appeal his conviction, asserting the jury misunderstood police protocols. Officers waited nearly ten minutes before rendering aid to Hill, who later died at the hospital. The case led to a $10 million settlement with Hill's family and prompted a new law in Columbus requiring immediate medical attention for injured suspects. The incident has fueled ongoing national conversations about police violence and accountability, particularly regarding Black victims.