Michigan judge denies ex-officer’s bid to drop murder charge
February 3, 2023 GMTGRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) —
A Michigan judge on Friday refused to dismiss a second-degree murder charge against a former Grand Rapids police officer who was fired after shooting a Black motorist in the back of the head during a struggle over a Taser.
Ex-Michigan cop to face murder trial in killing of Black man
October 31, 2022 GMTA former Michigan police officer who shot a Black motorist in the back of the head will stand trial for second-degree murder, a judge said Monday.
Judge to rule if ex-cop will stand trial in fatal shooting
October 28, 2022 GMTA judge is expected to rule by next week on whether a former Michigan police officer who fatally shot a Black motorist in the back of the head during a struggle over a Taser will stand trial for second-degree murder.
Witness: Cop had ‘upper hand’ before killing Black motorist
October 27, 2022 GMTA Michigan police officer who killed a Black motorist “always had the upper hand” during a physical struggle that preceded the shooting, a witness testified Thursday.
Michigan cop charged with murder in Lyoya’s death is fired
June 15, 2022 GMTDETROIT (AP) — A Michigan police officer charged with murder after shooting Patrick Lyoya in the back of the head has been fired, officials said Wednesday.
Prosecutor who charged Michigan cop praised by his critics
June 10, 2022 GMTGRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — 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.
Michigan officer charged with murder in Lyoya shooting
June 10, 2022 GMTGRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — 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.
A look at high-profile killings by US police
June 9, 2022 GMTGRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — A Michigan police officer has been charged with second-degree murder for fatally shooting Patrick Lyoya in the back of the head as the Black man was on the ground. The charges against Grand Rapids Officer Christopher Schurr come roughly two months after Lyoya was killed on April 4 during an intense physical struggle, which was captured on bystander video.
Charging decision due Thursday in police shooting of Lyoya
June 9, 2022 GMTGRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — A prosecutor said he will announce Thursday whether charges will be filed in the death of Patrick Lyoya, a Black man who was on the ground when he was shot in the back of the head by a Michigan police officer.
Virtual reality brings portable Taser training to police
May 24, 2022 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — A combative man approaches, moving quickly toward a police officer who pulls out a Taser. The man is wearing a heavy jacket, which could mean the prongs that would generate an electronic current and send him to the ground might not work.
Autopsy: Patrick Lyoya killed by cop’s shot to the head
May 6, 2022 GMTGRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — Patrick Lyoya, a Black man who was killed by a Michigan police officer, died from a gunshot to the back of his head, according to the official autopsy, which matched the conclusion of an expert hired by Lyoya's family.
Praise, few blemishes in file of cop who shot Patrick Lyoya
April 29, 2022 GMTA Michigan police officer who fatally shot Patrick Lyoya in the back of the head had no complaints of excessive force against him but much praise for traffic stops that turned up drugs, guns and people wanted for crimes, according to his personnel file.
Police union backs officer in Patrick Lyoya killing
April 27, 2022 GMTGRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — The union representing police officers in a Michigan city is defending the officer who shot Patrick Lyoya in the back of the head.
NAACP: Michigan attorney general must investigate Lyoya case
April 26, 2022 GMTA civil rights group demanded Tuesday that the Michigan attorney general step in and investigate the police shooting of Patrick Lyoya, warning the longstanding relationship between the county prosecutor’s office and Grand Rapids police could lead to bias.
Michigan chief IDs officer who fatally shot Patrick Lyoya
April 26, 2022 GMTGRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — 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.
Sharpton demands name of officer who killed Patrick Lyoya
April 22, 2022 GMTGRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — 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!"
Expert: Cop pressed gun to Patrick Lyoya’s head then fired
April 19, 2022 GMTDETROIT (AP) — 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.
Patrick Lyoya shooting raises issue of officer name release
April 18, 2022 GMTPatrick 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.
Police stops of Black people often filled with fear, anxiety
April 16, 2022 GMTThe video seems clear: Patrick Lyoya disobeyed an officer during a traffic stop, tried to run, then wrestled with the officer over his Taser before the officer fatally shot him in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Officer’s camera misses key moment of Patrick Lyoya’s death
April 15, 2022 GMTBody camera footage of Patrick Lyoya’s fatal encounter with a Michigan police officer shows a close-up view of an intense struggle, but the video goes dark 42 seconds before the officer shoots the Black man in the head.
EXPLAINER: State of mind a key in Patrick Lyoya’s shooting
April 15, 2022 GMTDETROIT (AP) — The fatal shooting of Patrick Lyoya in Michigan raises questions about why a traffic stop turned into a foot chase and vigorous tussle before the motorist was killed by a police officer while facing the ground.
Family seeks charges, officer’s ID in Patrick Lyoya’s death
April 14, 2022 GMTGRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — Peter Lyoya took his six children from Congo in 2014 to escape violence. Now he fears he brought them to the U.S. to die.
A Michigan police officer fatally shot his eldest son, 26-year-old Patrick, in the head this month following a traffic stop in Grand Rapids.
Video: Michigan cop on Black man’s back, fatally shot him
April 14, 2022 GMTGRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — 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.