By: Alyssa Wilson

The City of Columbus, Ohio has agreed to pay a $10 million settlement to the family of Andre Hill. The 47-year-old Black man was shot and killed by former Columbus police officer Adam Coy in December.  

#BREAKING: The family of #AndreHill will be awarded a $10 million settlement from the city of Columbus. It is the largest settlement of its kind in the city’s history. Stay with @BNCNews for updates.

— Alyssa C. Wilson (@acwnews) May 14, 2021

Coy was fired from the police department, and pleaded not guilty to murder charges. He was accused of incompetence and “gross neglect of duty.”  

RELATED: Police observed no threats from Andre Hill before shooting  

The settlement is the largest of its kind in the city’s history, the Chicago Tribune reported.  RELATED: Protesters call for justice in police killing of Andre Hill 

This is a developing story that will be updated.  

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