Fired Michigan cop to face murder trial in killing of Patrick Lyoya
A jury will decide whether Christopher Schurr's use of deadly force was necessary "after a full and fair trial," the judge said.
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A jury will decide whether Christopher Schurr's use of deadly force was necessary "after a full and fair trial," the judge said.
Video of the encounter, in which an officer shot Lyoya in the head after a struggle during a traffic stop, sparked national outrage and calls for the officer to be charged.
An independent autopsy confirmed Patrick Lyoya was killed by a police officer's bullet directly to the head. The shooting, which happened during a traffic stop in Grand Rapids, Michigan, has ignited protests.
Lyoya, who was not armed, was killed after a traffic stop in western Michigan on April 4.
The police shooting death of 26-year-old Patrick Lyoya in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is bringing renewed attention to police de-escalation policies and tactics. Adriana Diaz has more.
Grand Rapids police say they won't identify the officer unless he's named as a suspect. Protesters demanding his arrest hit the city's streets for the second straight night.