Christopher Schurr denied appeal for Patrick Lyoya murder charge
Former Grand Rapids police officer, Christopher Schurr, appeals second-degree murder charge for killing Patrick Lyoya.
A hearing will determine if Christopher Schurr will face a murder trial for shooting Patrick Lyoya in the back of the head during a traffic stop.
The police officer who fatally shot a 26-year-old Congolese refugee in the back of the head could go to jail for life. NewsOne reports that Grand Rapids Police Christopher Schurr is facing second-degree murder charges in the killing of Patrick Lyoya. If convicted, Schurr could spend the rest of his life in prison as this is the most serious charge possible in this case.
Patrick Lyoya's official Kent County Medical Examiner's Office autopsy shows that he died by a gunshot to the back of the head
Michigan State Police submit Patrick Lyoya shooting death investigation to Kent County Prosecutor Chris Becker
Grand Rapids Police name Christopher Schurr as cop who killed Patrick Lyoya
During the eulogy for Patrick Lyoya on Friday, Al Sharpton demanded the name of the Grand Rapids police officer who fatally shot him in the back of the head during a traffic stop. The 26-year-old's family and thousands of protestors have called for federal charges against the officer and police accountability.
Dr. Werner Spitz autopsy reveals Patrick Lyoya was shot in back of his head
Patrick Lyoya's independent autopsy results by Dr. Spitz revealed today
Patrick Lyoya's death at the hands of Grand Rapids police spark protests
Grand Rapids Police Department has released body camera, dashcam, and cell phone video of an officer fatally shooting Patrick Lyoya in the back of the head after a traffic stop
