A former white Ohio police officer is currently on trial for the shooting death of Andre Hill, a Black man, nearly four years ago. The officer, Adam Coy, a 17-year veteran of the Columbus police force, is facing charges of murder, reckless homicide, and related offenses in connection with the incident.
The fatal shooting occurred on December 22, 2020, when Coy responded to a neighbor's noise complaint. Coy, who was subsequently fired, has pleaded not guilty to the charges. His defense attorney claims that Coy believed Hill was holding a silver revolver, although Hill was actually holding a cellphone.
