COLUMBUS, Ohio — There was a lot of emotion from both Andre Hill and Adam Coy’s family in the Franklin County courtroom Monday.. 

What You Need To Know

  • Former Columbus police officer Adam Coy was found guilty on all three charges; murder, felonious assault and reckless homicide 

  • The jury deliberated for 12 hours over a span of three days

  • Coy's sentencing is scheduled for Nov. 25 at 9 a.m.

Hill’s family was shedding tears and sharing hugs while Coy’s family was looking devastated.

“It was devastating. I mean, any time you do trial work, you always anticipate both. And so you try to prepare yourself, but nothing prepares you for that,” said defense attorney, Mark Collins. 

Adam Coy’s attorney, Mark Collins, saying he’s very disappointed with the guilty verdict that the jury returned on charges of murder, reckless homicide and felonious assault.

But in the end, he says it’s something that he and his client now have to deal with.

“That jury reached a decision they did. In their minds, it’s a just verdict whether I disagree with it or not. And that’s part of our justice system,” said Collins. 

The jurors’ decision to convict Coy of murder indicates that they determined that not only was Coy’s use of force unjustified, but that he had intent as well. According to the Fraternal Order of Police, it’s the first time a law enforcement officer in Franklin County has been found guilty of murder. The decision has prosecutors praising the jury for its due diligence.

“There’s a lot before them. And they really gave it the necessary consideration that this type of case deserves,” said prosecuting attorney, Anthony Pierson. 

It took the jury parts of three days to come to a decision. Criminal trial experts say it’s not unusual for deliberations in cases involving law enforcement officers to take a while.

“It’s not easy for anybody, for any sides. “I hope and I believe that they put in their time and effort and their thoughts and gave it really heart consideration,” said Pierson.   

As for sentencing, that’s scheduled for Nov. 25, just a few days before Thanksgiving. The prosecution asked for it to take place right after the verdict was read, but the judge granting a request from the defense to delay it, as Coy undergoes bone marrow treatments. When he is sentenced, he could potentially face life in prison.