The Grand Rapids police officer who shot and killed Patrick Lyoya following a traffic stop and struggle on April 4 will be charged with one count of second-degree murder the Kent County prosecutor announced Thursday afternoon.
The family of Patrick Lyoya and attorneys for the family spoke on Thursday afternoon, moments after Kent County Prosecutor Chris Becker announced he's charging the officer with second-degree murder.
By Brendan O'Brien (Reuters) - A Michigan prosecutor on Thursday will announce whether a white police officer will face criminal charges for shooting .
House hearings on the Jan. 6 Capitol riot begin in prime time, charges could be filed in the shooting by police of Patrick Lyoya and more news to start your Thursday.
Officer Christopher Schurr, who fatally shot Lyoya in Grand Rapids during a traffic stop in April, will be charged with one count of second-degree murder. #patricklyoya #trafficstop #prosecutor #grandrapids #christopherschurr