Wednesday, 70 pastors said they’re tired of waiting for the results of the Patrick Lyoya investigation. They signed a letter calling for police accountability now.
Church leaders from across the Grand Rapids area have formed a multicultural alliance seeking justice for Patrick Lyoya. The 26-year old Congolese refugee was fatally shot by a Grand Rapids police officer during an April traffic stop.
The 50-member Grand Rapids Community Master Plan Steering Committee met for the first time this week to explore avenues of how the Community Master Plan can better represent and serve Grand Rapids residents.