Patrick Lyoya shooting raises issue of officer name release
2 years, 11 months ago

Patrick Lyoya shooting raises issue of officer name release

Associated Press  

Patrick Lyoya’s father says he and his family have a right to know the name of the white officer who fatally shot the 26-year-old Black man. A Grand Rapids police spokeswoman said Monday in an email that a person’s name, age, other basic information and the charges against him can be released following an arrest or issuance of an arrest warrant. The decision came after the Kenosha Police Department handed the investigation over to the state’s Justice Department “for complete transparency,” said Kenosha police Lt. Joseph Nosalik. and unless there’s a logical reason like it might put the officer’s safety and his family in jeopardy, I don’t see a reason why the name can’t be released,” he said. In fact, he said, the Kenosha police moved to “extricate” Sheskey’s family from their home after learning that they might be in danger, and suggested the same concern might be part of the reason why authorities in Grand Rapids have not released the officer’s name.

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Michigan court clears way for trial in police officer’s fatal shooting of Black man
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Michigan court clears way for trial in police officer’s fatal shooting of Black man

Associated Press  

The Michigan Supreme Court turned down an appeal Monday, clearing the way for a police officer to face trial for second-degree murder in the death of a man who was shot in the head in 2022. “We hope to move forward as quickly as possible to have a final resolution for Patrick’s family who has been patiently waiting for years …

Michigan cop charged with murder in Lyoya’s death is fired
2 years, 9 months ago

Michigan cop charged with murder in Lyoya’s death is fired

Associated Press  

DETROIT — A Michigan police officer charged with murder after shooting Patrick Lyoya in the back of the head has been fired, officials said Wednesday. Christopher Schurr, a Grand Rapids officer for seven years, waived his right to a hearing and was dismissed, effective last Friday, said City Manager Mark Washington. Schurr’s dismissal was recommended by police Chief Eric Winstrom …

Patrick Lyoya: Michigan officer charged with second-degree murder
2 years, 9 months ago

Patrick Lyoya: Michigan officer charged with second-degree murder

Al Jazeera  

Officer faces second-degree murder charge in fatal shooting of Patrick Lyoya during a traffic stop in early April. The family and supporters of Patrick Lyoya, 26, had called on authorities to charge Grand Rapids police officer Christopher Schurr, who killed Lyoya during a traffic stop on April 4. Christopher Becker, the Kent County prosecuting attorney, told reporters on Thursday that …

Cop who shot Patrick Lyoya had no excessive force complaints
2 years, 11 months ago

Cop who shot Patrick Lyoya had no excessive force complaints

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A Michigan police officer who …

Michigan chief IDs officer who fatally shot Patrick Lyoya
2 years, 11 months ago

Michigan chief IDs officer who fatally shot Patrick Lyoya

Associated Press  

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The Michigan police officer who killed Patrick Lyoya with a shot to the head has been with the Grand Rapids department for seven years, after starring as a pole vaulter at a small college and marrying his longtime girlfriend during a church mission trip to Africa. Chief Eric Winstrom said he was acting “in the interest …

Sharpton demands name of officer who killed Patrick Lyoya
2 years, 11 months ago

Sharpton demands name of officer who killed Patrick Lyoya

Associated Press  

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The Rev. Al Sharpton demanded that authorities publicly identify the Michigan officer who killed Patrick Lyoya, a Black man and native of Congo who was fatally shot in the back of the head after a struggle, saying at Lyoya’s funeral Friday: “We want his name!” Sharpton’s comments renewed demands by Lyoya’s family members and activists. No …

US mourners call for justice at funeral for Patrick Lyoya
2 years, 11 months ago

US mourners call for justice at funeral for Patrick Lyoya

Al Jazeera  

Rights advocates demand name of police officer who shot Lyoya, 26, in the back of the head after Michigan traffic stop. Reverend Al Sharpton has demanded that authorities in the United States publicly identify the Michigan police officer who killed Patrick Lyoya, a native of the Democratic Republic of the Congo who was fatally shot in the back of the …

Expert: Cop pressed gun to Patrick Lyoya’s head then fired
2 years, 11 months ago

Expert: Cop pressed gun to Patrick Lyoya’s head then fired

Associated Press  

DETROIT — A Michigan police officer who killed Patrick Lyoya after a traffic stop pressed the gun against his head when firing the fatal shot, an expert who performed an independent autopsy for the Black man’s family said Tuesday. Spitz appeared at a news conference with lawyers for Lyoya’s family, who said they believe video collected and released by police …

Autopsy shows unarmed Black man shot in head by US police officer
2 years, 11 months ago

Autopsy shows unarmed Black man shot in head by US police officer

Al Jazeera  

Patrick Lyoya was killed during a traffic stop in the US state of Michigan, spurring protests and calls for accountability. An independent autopsy has confirmed that Patrick Lyoya was shot in the back of the head by a police officer in the US state of Michigan while face down on the ground, lawyers for his family said. “Unarmed Patrick Lyoya …

Police shootings: What happened after controversial cases
2 years, 11 months ago

Police shootings: What happened after controversial cases

CNN  

CNN — It often feels like a matter of when it will happen again and not if. On Sunday, the Akron Police Department released 13 police body camera videos, which show Walker’s encounter with police officers following a traffic stop, including the moment he was fatally shot by eight police officers firing dozens of bullets at him, resulting in over …

Patrick Lyoya’s Family Demands Answers After Fatal Police Shooting
2 years, 11 months ago

Patrick Lyoya’s Family Demands Answers After Fatal Police Shooting

Huff Post  

Patrick Lyoya was killed by a police officer on April 4 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Illustration: Damon Dahlen/HuffPost; Photos: Getty/AP On Wednesday, police in Grand Rapids, Michigan, released body camera footage that showed an officer fatally shooting Patrick Lyoya, a Black man. “I feel disgusted that he’s home right now sitting home watching TV and still getting paid.” A Shaky …

Family seeks charges, officer’s ID in Patrick Lyoya’s death
2 years, 11 months ago

Family seeks charges, officer’s ID in Patrick Lyoya’s death

Associated Press  

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Peter Lyoya took his six children from Congo in 2014 to escape violence. Video released Wednesday shows a brief foot chase and struggle over the white officer’s Taser before he shoots Patrick Lyoya in the head as the Black man is face down on the ground. Grand Rapids Police Chief Eric Winstrom cited a need for …

Video shows Patrick Lyoya shot in head by Michigan officer
2 years, 11 months ago

Video shows Patrick Lyoya shot in head by Michigan officer

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The white officer repeatedly ordered Lyoya to “let go” of his Taser, …

Video: Michigan cop on Black man’s back, fatally shot him
2 years, 11 months ago

Video: Michigan cop on Black man’s back, fatally shot him

Associated Press  

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A Black man face-down on the ground was fatally shot in the back of the head by a Michigan police officer, the violent climax of a traffic stop, brief foot chase and struggle over a stun gun, according to videos of the April 4 incident released Wednesday. The white officer repeatedly ordered Lyoya to “let go” …

‘An execution’: Patrick Lyoya’s family demands justice
2 years, 11 months ago

‘An execution’: Patrick Lyoya’s family demands justice

Al Jazeera  

A police officer in the US state of Michigan fatally shot Lyoya, 26, in the head during a traffic stop this month. Patrick Lyoya was “executed” by police, the 26-year-old Black man’s family and supporters have said, a day after authorities in the US state of Michigan released video footage showing an officer shoot Lyoya in the head as he …

US police release videos of officer fatally shooting Black man
2 years, 11 months ago

US police release videos of officer fatally shooting Black man

Al Jazeera  

Family of Patrick Lyoya demands justice after the 26-year-old was shot dead by a Michigan officer this month. Police in the US state of Michigan have released video footage of an officer fatally shooting a 26-year-old Black man in the head, in an incident that has spurred renewed calls for action to stop deadly police violence against Black people in …

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