May 14, 2021 - Politics & Policy

City of Columbus, Andre Hill's family agree to $10 million settlement

Shawna Chen

Photo of a person holding a large sign in the shape of a bird, with the words "Justice for Andre" — Photo: Stephen Zenner/AFP via Getty Images

Columbus, Ohio, on Friday reached a $10 million settlement with the family of Andre Hill, an unarmed Black man who was fatally shot by police as he walked out of a garage while holding a cellphone.

What they're saying: "We understand that because of this former officer's actions, the Hill family will never be whole," City Attorney Zach Klein said in a statement. "No amount of money will ever bring Andre Hill back to his family, but we believe this is an important and necessary step in the right direction."

It's the largest such settlement ever paid by the city.
Columbus will also rename a gymnasium at the Brentnell Community Center after Hill.

The Hill family's attorneys thanked the city for renaming the gym and "for doing the right thing by agreeing to a financial resolution with the family."

"Now all those involved can begin to heal."

What's next: The Columbus City Council will vote on the settlement on Monday.

The big picture: Adam Coy, the officer who fatally shot 47-year-old Hill, was fired from the Columbus police force in December.

He has pleaded not guilty to murder, assault and reckless homicide charges.

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