COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Jurors have heard the opening statements and first testimony in the murder trial of a former Columbus police officer who shot an unarmed man. 

The trial against former officer Adam Coy, 48, who is facing charges of murder, reckless homicide and felonious assault in the 2020 death of Andre Hill, 47, has reached its fourth day. After jury selection began Monday and wrapped up on Wednesday afternoon, opening statements started on Thursday morning.

Deputy Chief Counsel Anthony Pierson and Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Renee Amlin are representing the state. Coy’s defense team includes attorneys Mark Collins and Kaitlyn Stephens. The judge is Stephen McIntosh of the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas, and the 12 jurors and four alternates consist of seven men and nine women, with three being people of color. After opening statements, the first witnesses for the prosecution are expected to be called.