McNair gunman Michael Hill pleads guilty, sentenced to serve 20 years

Mike Gallagher

Sep 16, 2014 - 11:49

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McNair gunman Michael Hill pleads guilty, sentenced to serve 20 years

Michael Brandon Hill appeared in a DeKalb County courtroom Tuesday, Sept. 16.

Authorities say the case against McNair Elementary School gunman Michael Brandon Hill will not go to trail. He appeared in a DeKalb County courthouse Tuesday moing and pleaded guilty in the school shooting incident.

The 21-year-old pleading guilty to aggravated assault and terroristic threats, among other charges.

A judge sentenced him to 40 years behind bars with 20 to serve.

Hill snuck in to the Dekalb County school last August with multiple weapons, including an assault rifle. He fired a few shots - but bullets never struck anyone. He didn't get past the front office, where a school bookkeeper talked him in to surrendering to swat team members.

Hill's defense attoey says the incident at McNair Discovery Leaing Center was a misguided suicide attempt: that hill never hurt anyone that day - because his only intention was to hurt himself.

A pile of hospital records was on the defense table, showing at least 20 hospital visits since he was 7 years old.

CAUGHT ON TAPE: Surveillance video of Michael Hill at McNair Leaing Academy with assault rifle

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Mike Gallagher Mike Gallagher is a Georgia-based freelance journalist covering local news, community developments, and regional issues that matter most to residents across the state. Writing for Georgianewsday.com since 2016, Mike has built a reputation for clear, balanced reporting and a strong connection to the communities he serves. His work spans city council decisions, school board updates, small business features, public safety reports, and statewide policy changes. In addition to local coverage, Mike occasionally reports on state politics and national headlines, offering readers context on how broader decisions impact Georgia communities. Known for his steady, fact-driven approach, Mike prioritizes accuracy, fairness, and accessibility in every story. Whether covering a town hall meeting or breaking political developments, he aims to inform readers with clarity and integrity. Outside the newsroom, Mike remains actively engaged in Georgia’s civic landscape, always seeking the next story that shapes the state’s future.