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The Michigan Court of Appeals is standing by its ruling that ex-Grand Rapids police officer Christopher Schurr should be tried for the murder of Black motorist Patrick Lyoya
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UFOs, 2023 Grand Rapids crime statistics, State of the State reaction, and more state and West Michigan news,
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Schurr is charged with 2nd-degree murder in the shooting death of Patrick Lyoya. The defense argues deadly force was justified.
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During the one-year anniversary of Lyoya's death, community members debuted a billboard at the corner of Eastern and Sherman street southeast, reminding others that their fight for justice isn't over.
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Where things stand in Christopher Schurr trial
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Nearly a year after the young Congolese man, Patrick Lyoya, was shot in the back of the head after a traffic stop went awry, some members of Grand Rapids’ Black community are saying reforms have been superficial at best
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Decision could delay start of criminal trial for months.
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Cle Jackson, president of the NAACP of Greater Grand Rapids, has faith in Kent County prosecutor and implores community be vigilant.
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Defense team argued shooting of Patrick Lyoya was justified under 1846 law
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Claim proof of long pattern of excessive use of force by GRPD