Michigan court clears way for trial in police officer’s fatal shooting of Black man
3 months, 3 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 for this to occur,” prosecutor Chris Becker said Monday. Defense attorney Matthew Borgula said he was disappointed with the Supreme Court’s refusal to hear an appeal over the use of deadly force. Schurr, an officer for seven years, was fired by the Grand Rapids Police Department two months after the shooting.

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Family sues over police killing of Black Michigan motorist
2 years, 3 months ago

Family sues over police killing of Black Michigan motorist

Associated Press  

DETROIT — A white Grand Rapids police officer who shot and killed a Black motorist during a traffic stop last spring had no reason to pull him over, attorneys for the motorist’s family said after filing a federal civil rights lawsuit Wednesday. Christopher Schurr, who was fired by the police department after he was charged with second-degree murder in the …

Family sues over police killing of Black Michigan motorist
2 years, 3 months ago

Family sues over police killing of Black Michigan motorist

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. Read our privacy policy A white Grand Rapids police officer who shot …

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 …

Prosecutor who charged Michigan cop praised by his critics
2 years, 9 months ago

Prosecutor who charged Michigan cop praised by his critics

Associated Press  

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Black civil rights activists in April demanded that a Michigan prosecutor stand aside in the investigation of the police officer who killed Patrick Lyoya with a shot to the back of the head, claiming he was too cozy with local law enforcement. Becker, a Republican, filed a second-degree murder charge Thursday against Grand Rapids Officer Christopher …

Michigan officer charged with murder in Lyoya shooting
2 years, 9 months ago

Michigan officer charged with murder in Lyoya shooting

Associated Press  

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A prosecutor filed a second-degree murder charge Thursday against the Michigan police officer who killed Patrick Lyoya, a Black man who was on the ground when he was shot in the back of the head following a traffic stop captured on a bystander’s phone. Kent County prosecutor Chris Becker announced his decision against Grand Rapids Officer …

Michigan Policeman Charged with Murder in Shooting of Black Man
2 years, 9 months ago

Michigan Policeman Charged with Murder in Shooting of Black Man

News 18  

A Michigan police officer who shot a Black man during a struggle following a traffic stop was charged with murder on Thursday. Christopher Schurr, a white Grand Rapids police officer, faces a single count of second-degree murder, which carries a maximum sentence of life in prison, prosecutor Christopher Becker said. “Officer Schurr must be held accountable for his decision to …

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, 10 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 …

NAACP: Michigan attorney general must investigate Lyoya case
2 years, 11 months ago

NAACP: Michigan attorney general must investigate Lyoya case

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 civil rights group demanded …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Judge keeps ex-cop’s 20-year sentence for killing Black man
3 years, 11 months ago

Judge keeps ex-cop’s 20-year sentence for killing Black man

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — A judge upheld a 20-year prison sentence on Monday for former police officer Michael Slager in the killing of Walter Scott, an unarmed Black man who ran from a traffic stop in South Carolina, rejecting Slager’s claims his lawyer did a poor job. But federal Judge Richard Gergel wrote in his ruling Monday that he believed Slager’s …

Judge keeps ex-cop's 20-year sentence for killing Black man
3 years, 11 months ago

Judge keeps ex-cop's 20-year sentence for killing Black man

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. Read our privacy policy A judge upheld a 20-year prison sentence for …

White police officer who shot unarmed black man to death found guilty of manslaughter in Virginia
8 years, 7 months ago

White police officer who shot unarmed black man to death found guilty of manslaughter in Virginia

LA Times  

A jury convicted a white former police officer of voluntary manslaughter on Thursday in the shooting death of an unarmed black man who had been accused of shoplifting. Paul Akey, a construction worker who was nearby, said Chapman “went after the officer with throwing fists, and it looked like he knocked a Taser out of the officer’s hands.” Rankin testified …

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