A Columbus, Ohio law enforcement officer who shot and killed an unarmed Black man seconds after their encounter was fired, officials said Monday. A hearing was held Monday to determine whether Adam Coy should be fired because of the Dec. 22 shooting of 47-year-old Andre Hill. Columbus Public Safety Director Ned Pettus heard evidence in defense of the officer, who was not in attendance. Several seconds after meeting Hill, Coy opened fire. The shooting was met with protests and calls for the officer to be fired and prosecuted.

Source: Fox News December 29, 2020 01:07 UTC