The police officer who killed a black man in Columbus, Ohio, USA fired. Ned Pettus, director of Columbus Public Security. Made a statement regarding the murder of 47-year-old black Andre Maurice Hill by the police on December 21.

Pettus announced that police officer Adam Coy, who killed Hill, had dismissed due to gross misconduct and negligence.

Pointing to the late arrival of first aid for Hill, Pettus said, “The shooting of Hill is a tragedy for our society and our police, as well as anyone who loves it.

Pettus added that Coy’s actions did not meet the police oath and Columbus police standards.

Coy suspended last week as part of the investigation launched against him, and an administrative investigation opened against other officers at the scene.

Hill, who in the garage of a house, shot by the police on the notice and died at the scene.

According to the police camera, when the police arrived at the scene. Hill was seen walking towards the officers with his cell phone.