A jury returned a mixed verdict in the trial of Maurice Hill, the man accused of shooting six Philadelphia police officers during a standoff in Nicetown-Tioga in August 2019.

After three days of deliberations, the jury found Hill guilty on three counts of attempted murder, nine counts of aggravated assault and nine counts of assault on an officer. He was found not guilty on nine counts of attempted murder and three counts of aggravated assault.

"It's been quite some time," Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel said. "But to see justice served, to see that the jury go through this very complicated and very thoughtfully, and be able to hold this person accountable, we're appreciative."

"I think that that's evidence that they at least gave consideration to the matter," Ellis Palividas, Hill's attorney, said. "While we respectfully had a different opinion on the matter, all we can ask for is a fair opportunity to be heard on it."  

The trial stemmed from a shooting and standoff on Aug. 14, 2019, in the city's Nicetown-Tioga neighborhood.

Prosecutors claimed Hill fired through a wall, striking six Philadelphia Police Department officers who were serving a narcotics warrant at a home near 15th and Erie streets. Hill barricaded himself inside the house with a handgun and an AR-15 rifle, according to prosecutors, leading to an hourslong standoff until he surrendered to police. Investigators said Hill fired dozens of rounds out of the home.

The six police officers suffered non-life-threatening injuries and were released from the hospital.

"A Philadelphia jury on Monday found 41-year-old Maurice Hill guilty of attempted murder and related aggravated assault charges for his role in a violent standoff with Philadelphia police officers in August 2019. His reckless disregard for the safety of police and the community resulted in six injured officers and traumatized both the Philadelphia Police Department and nearby Nicetown-Tioga residents," District Attorney Larry Krasner said in a statement. "Today's conviction sends a clear message that the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office and our partners strongly condemn violence against police and that wanton disregard for public safety will not be tolerated."

"The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 5 and its leadership stand shoulder-to-shoulder with our fellow officers. We're thankful for today's guilty verdict and that this jury recognized the bravery and courage of our dedicated officers," FOP Lodge #5 President Roosevelt Poplar said in a statement. "Make no mistake, this defendant acted intentionally to kill and injure our brave and courageous officers back in 2019. Our heroes ran toward gunfire to apprehend a convicted felon to keep the Tioga community safe. We owe these brave heroes a debt of gratitude, and we're thankful that they continue to serve our great city with respect and professionalism."

Hill is due back in court for sentencing on July 10. The judge revoked his bail.