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A judge is reviewing the fatal shooting of Patrick Lyoya to decide if former Grand Rapids police officer Christopher Schurr should stand trial.

A 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. Grand Rapids District Court Judge Nicholas Ayoub said Friday during the final day of Christopher Schurr’s preliminary examination that he will review the evidence and issue a written opinion on Monday. Schurr is charged in the April 4 slaying of 26-year-old Patrick Lyoya following...

A 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

A 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.

A 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.

Christopher Schurr faces second-degree murder charges for the death of Patrick Lyoya after an April traffic stop. Schurr maintains he followed policy.

Kent Co. Prosecutor Christopher Becker shared his opinion and analysis Friday of what went down at Le Petite Chateau along South Division in Grand Rapids on Sept. 4.

A man accused of breaking into cars in August who was shot during a confrontation with police is now facing charges.

Kent County Prosecutor Christopher Becker announced in a press conference Friday, Sept. 9, he will not file charges against David Zambrana, who allegedly attacked and seriously injured two teenage gi…

Michigans Act 328, on the books but largely unenforced, still includes laws against adultery, blasphemy, cursing, sodomy and gross indecency.