Michigan cop charged with murder in Lyoya's death is fired

He ran and physically resisted Schurr after failing to produce a drivers licence.Schurr, who is white, claimed Lyoya had control of his Taser when he shot him. Schurrs attorneys said the officer feared for his safety when he shot Lyoya.


PTI | Detroit | Updated: 16-06-2022 00:14 IST | Created: 16-06-2022 00:14 IST
Michigan cop charged with murder in Lyoya's death is fired
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A Michigan police officer charged with murder after shooting Patrick Lyoya in the back of the head has been fired, officials said Wednesday.

Christopher Schurr, a Grand Rapids officer for seven years, waived a right to a hearing and was dismissed, effective last Friday, said City Manager Mark Washington.

Schurr's dismissal was recommended by police Chief Eric Winstrom after a second-degree murder charge was filed Thursday.

Lyoya, a Black man, was killed at the end of a traffic stop on April 4. He ran and physically resisted Schurr after failing to produce a driver's licence.

Schurr, who is white, claimed Lyoya had control of his Taser when he shot him. Schurr's attorneys said the officer feared for his safety when he shot Lyoya.

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