GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. — Three men accused of killing Bradley Coleman, a beloved Gwinnett County father and coach have been found guilty.
On Tuesday, a Gwinnett County jury found David Booker, Miles Collins and Josiah Hughley guilty on all counts, including felony murder.
Judge Tamela Adkins says she plans to sentence the men on Tuesday afternoon.
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Coleman, 29, was shot and killed while putting air in his tires at a gas station in July 2022.
Channel 2 Gwinnett County Bureau Chief Matt Johnson has been following the case in court for weeks.
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A mistrial was declared in October 2023, leading to a retrial earlier this month.
Josiah Hughley confessed to police that he shot Coleman during the incident. However, his attorney argued the case is one of manslaughter, not murder, citing Hughley’s fear for his life.
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Hughley told police he never intended to shoot Coleman during the attempted theft of his car, but he “panicked” when Coleman realized a slider crime was taking place, according to an interrogation video played during the trial.
“This is a terrible, terrible situation,” attorney Tracy Drake said, who represents Hughley. “There are parents on this jury. I cannot imagine what Mr. Coleman’s parents are going through, but every homicide is not necessarily murder.”
The men were all sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole Tuesday night.
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