Grand Rapids Police Officer Christopher Schurr pleaded not guilty to fatally shooting Patrick Lyoya during a roadside struggle on April 4, his attorney said at the cop’s arraignment.
Grand Rapids Police Officer Christopher Schurr was “justified in his use of force” when he fatally shot 26-year-old Patrick Lyoya during a roadside struggle on April 4, his attorney said at the cop’s arraignment.
“The defense submits that Officer Schurr, on this charge, was justified in his use of force in this episode and is not guilty in this crime,” said Mark Dodge, an attorney for the cop,Schurr had reportedly pulled over Lyoya and suspected him of driving a stolen car because its license plate didn’t match the vehicle. In video of the confrontation, Lyoya is seen getting out of the car before Schurr tells him to get back in.
Attorney Mark Dodge argued police officer Christopher Schurr was “justified” on shooting Patrick Lyoya during a pullover.Police officers arrest a protester in of the lobby of the Grand Rapids Police Department on June 10, 2022.Supporters of officer Schurr and protestors confront each other outside Kent County District Court in Grand Rapids, Michigan on June 10, 2022.Supporters kneel for Patrick Lyoya during Schurr’s arraignment.
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