Published 1 year ago

Michigan judge refuses to dismiss second-degree murder charge against former police officer fired after fatally shooting black motorist

Summary by Ground News

Michigan judge refuses to dismiss second-degree murder charge against former police officer fired after fatally shooting black motorist. Christopher Schurr was on paid leave and then fired after shooting Patrick Lyoya in the back of the head during a struggle over a taser. On April 4, 2022, Loyoya was able disarm the officer of his taser during his arrest as the taser was being aimed at him.

0 Articles

All

Left

Center

Right

jurist.org

Michigan judge refuses to dismiss second-degree murder charge against former police officer fired after fatally shooting black motorist

Michigan Circuit Judge Christina Elmore Friday refused to drop a second-degree murder charge against Christopher Schurr, a former police officer for the Grand Rapids Police Department. Schurr was on paid leave and then fired after fatally shooting Black motorist Patrick Lyoya in the back of the head during a struggle over a taser. On April 4, 2022, Loyoya was able disarm the officer of his taser during his arrest as the taser was being aimed at …

1 year ago

Read Full Article

Think freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/year

Stories disproportionately reported by the Left or the Right

Ground News Article Assistant

Not enough coverage to generate an Article Assistant.