GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The Michigan Court docket of Appeals will hear arguments referring to the case in opposition to Christopher Schurr on Wednesday.
Watch stay at 9 a.m.
The previous Grand Rapids Police Officer was arrested and charged with 2nd-diploma homicide within the demise of Patrick Lyoya on April 4, 2022. Legal professionals for the 27-year-old say the case by no means ought to have been sure over for trial.
Lyoya died of a gunshot wound to the pinnacle throughout an altercation with the then-officer at a site visitors cease in Grand Rapids.
Schurr— who was alone on patrol that day— was positioned on administrative, although not interviewed in relation to the case till every week later. GRPD informed FOX 17 this was because of the unavailability of Schurr’s lawyer on the time.
An investigation by Michigan State Police revealed Lyoya had a blood alcohol degree thrice the authorized restrict on the time of the site visitors cease.
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Schurr was later arrested and charged in Lyoya’s demise— and let go from GRPD.
For the reason that taking pictures, conflicting communities have rallied to assist both Schurr or the household of Patrick Lyoya, who filed a civil lawsuit in opposition to the previous officer and the Metropolis of Grand Rapids.
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The Metropolis was dismissed from that case, whereas the decide acknowledged courts would want to find out if Schurr was protected by certified immunity on the time of the taking pictures earlier than deciding whether or not to dismiss that swimsuit. A dedication that could possibly be made throughout Wednesday’s enchantment.
The felony trial in opposition to Schurr has been pushed again to October 24 pending the result of Wednesday’s proceedings, which begin at 8:30 a.m.