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Ex-officer who mistook a Black man’s keys and phone for a gun gets 15 years to life for murder

A former Ohio police officer convicted of murder in the shooting of Andre Hill, a Black man who was holding a cellphone and ...

Former Columbus Police Officer Who Fatally Shot Black Man After Mistaking His Phone for a Gun, Sentenced to 15 Years to Life

Adam Coy was handed a mandatory sentence of 15 years to life over the fatal shooting of Andre Hill in December 2020.

Former Police Officer Receives 15 Years To Life For Killing Black Man Holding Phone, Keys; Believes ‘Actions Were Justified’

Columbus, Ohio, lawmakers passed a law requiring police to give immediate medical attention after Hill went unattended to for 10 minutes.

Andre Hill's sister, Shawna Barnett, speaks at Adam Coy sentencing

Shawna Barnett, whose brother Andre Hill was shot and killed while unarmed by Columbus police officer Adam Coy, speaks about ...

Family members, loved ones of Andre Hill deliver statements before Adam Coy sentencing

Family members and loved ones of Andre Hill spoke in court ahead of the sentencing for former Columbus police officer Adam ...