In a significant development in the tragic 2019 killing of Brittany Hill, Michael Washington and Eric Adams have been found guilty of first-degree murder, attempted murder, and aggravated discharge of a firearm. Hill was fatally shot on Chicago’s West Side while holding her then 1-year-old daughter, an incident made more chilling by prosecutors’ revelation that the child smiled and waved at the assailants before the gunfire erupted.
Justice Served: Guilty Verdicts in Brittany Hill Murder Case
Nearly six years after the harrowing incident that claimed the life of 24-year-old Brittany Hill, a judge has delivered guilty verdicts against Michael Washington and Eric Adams. The two men were convicted of first-degree murder, attempted murder, and aggravated discharge of a firearm. The ruling brings a measure of closure to a case that shocked the community due to its brutal nature and the presence of Hill’s infant daughter during the shooting.
The Tragic Day
On a March day in 2019, Brittany Hill was conversing with her boyfriend in the 1200-block of North Mason Avenue when a silver sedan approached. Witnesses reported that an individual exited the vehicle and opened fire. Hill, who was holding her 1-year-old daughter at the time, sustained fatal injuries. Despite her efforts to transport herself to West Suburban Medical Center, she succumbed to her wounds. Remarkably, her young daughter was unharmed.
Chilling Details Emerge
During bond court proceedings, prosecutors unveiled a particularly disturbing detail: Hill’s 1-year-old daughter reportedly smiled and waved at Washington and Adams moments before they opened fire on her mother. This revelation prompted the presiding judge to describe the crime as “chilling, mind-boggling, utterly senseless if this is true.”
Key Takeaways
- Michael Washington and Eric Adams were found guilty of first-degree murder, attempted murder, and aggravated discharge of a firearm in the 2019 killing of Brittany Hill.
- Brittany Hill was shot and killed while holding her 1-year-old daughter.
- Prosecutors revealed that Hill’s daughter smiled and waved at the suspects before the shooting.
- Hill also left behind a 7-year-old son.
- Both Washington and Adams are scheduled for a pre-sentencing hearing in May.
Legal Aftermath and Prior Controversies
Beyond the criminal proceedings, the family of Brittany Hill previously filed a lawsuit against the City of Chicago. This lawsuit stemmed from the unauthorized leak of police surveillance footage depicting Hill’s death. The video, which originated from a police camera, was disseminated on social media without the family’s consent, prompting a police investigation into the source of the leak. Hill is survived by her daughter and a son, who was seven years old at the time of her death.
Sources
- Brittany Hill case: Michael Washington, Eric Adams guilty for killing Chicago mother as she held her baby in, ABC7 Chicago.