mm. Yeah. I’ve made the decision to charge Christopher. Sure. With one count of second degree murder, Second degree murder is *** felony offense is punishable by up to life in prison with the possibility of parole. Got it clear. Mm. It is my understanding. I’ve been in contact with michigan state police that Mr. Sure has turned himself in. He has been being processed. He will be arraigned and the 61st district Court in the city of Grand Rapids is my understanding that *** rain will take place sometime tomorrow think.
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Michigan police officer fired after being charged with murder in shooting of Patrick Lyoya
Updated: 3:39 PM EDT Jun 15, 2022
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 after a second-degree murder charge was filed Thursday.Washington declined further comment, noting the criminal case and a likely lawsuit over Lyoya’s death.Lyoya, a Black man, was killed at the end of a traffic stop on April 4. He ran and physically resisted Schurr after failing to produce a driver’s license.Schurr, who is white, claimed Lyoya had control of his Taser when he shot him. Defense attorneys said the officer feared for his safety when he shot Lyoya.The confrontation and shooting were recorded on video.Schurr had been on leave while state police investigated the shooting and prosecutor Chris Becker decided whether to pursue charges.Schurr’s personnel file showed no complaints of excessive force but much praise for traffic stops and foot chases that led to arrests and the seizure of guns and drugs.Grand Rapids, population about 200,000, is 160 miles west of 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.
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Schurr’s dismissal was recommended by police Chief Eric Winstrom after a second-degree murder charge was filed Thursday.
Washington declined further comment, noting the criminal case and a likely lawsuit over Lyoya’s death.
Lyoya, a Black man, was killed at the end of a traffic stop on April 4. He ran and physically resisted Schurr after failing to produce a driver’s license.
Schurr, who is white, claimed Lyoya had control of his Taser when he shot him. Defense attorneys said the officer feared for his safety when he shot Lyoya.
The confrontation and shooting were recorded on video.
Schurr had been on leave while state police investigated the shooting and prosecutor Chris Becker decided whether to pursue charges.
Schurr’s personnel file showed no complaints of excessive force but much praise for traffic stops and foot chases that led to arrests and the seizure of guns and drugs.
Grand Rapids, population about 200,000, is 160 miles west of Detroit.
