An Ohio police officer was convicted of murder for killing Andre Hill on December 22, 2020, outside a residence in Columbus, Ohio.

Hill, 47, was leaving the garage of a residence following an order from Officer Adam Coy, who responded to the scene following a report of a vehicle starting and turning off, CNB 4i And The Columbus Dispatch reported at the time. Hill had been a guest at the residence.

Hill had his left hand raised, holding his cellphone, which Coy said he mistook for a gun, according to evidence presented at trial, according to The Columbus DispatchCNB 4i and 10 televisions.

After shooting Hill four times, Coy did not help him and instead yelled at Hill to show his hands as he lay dying, PEOPLE previously reported, citing authorities. Hill died after being taken to hospital.

As of February 2021, Coy was accused of murder among other accusations.

On Monday, November 4, Coy was found guilty of murder, felonious assault and reckless homicide, according to The Columbus DispatchNBC 4i and 10 TV.

Following the verdict, Hill’s sister Shawna Barnett said she would be happy with the verdict: The Columbus Dispatch reported.

“He would be happy to see justice done,” Shawna Barnett said. “He would be happy for the truth to be heard and not to be covered up. There was no distraction. He would be happy for the outcome to be what it was.”

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Coy’s attorney, Mark Collins, said the verdict was “devastating” and that he planned to appeal the verdict, according to the outlet.

Coy’s sentencing is scheduled for later in November, according to reports.

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