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Lyoya’s killing shocked community members who had been arguing for years that GRPD officers routinely used force against minority suspects when it wasn’t necessary.
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The Michigan Department of Civil Rights says it has 21 open investigation's against GRPD. So far, four have resulted in formal charges.
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Patrick Lyoya’s family has filed suit against the city of Grand Rapids and a former city police officer alleging negligence and civil rights violations.
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Christopher Schurr's attorneys had argued the second-degree murder charges should be thrown out. Monday, a judge allowed the case to move forward.
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A judge is expected to issue a decision Monday on whether former GRPD officer Christopher Schurr will face trial on second-degree murder charges for shooting Patrick Lyoya in the back of the head.
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GRPD officer Christopher Schurr is charged with second-degree murder for shooting Patrick Lyoya in the back of the head in April.
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A probable cause conference was held Tuesday, and Schurr did not appear in court.
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On today's show, we discussed the recent firing of the Grand Rapids Police Officer who killed Patrick Lyoya, as well as the continuing baby formula shortage in Michigan. Then, a paleontologist talked about all things mastodons, and an education reporter gave an update on changing curriculum. Plus, an update on the Woodward Bar and Grill, which recently burned in a fire
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Police officer Christopher Schurr has already been charged with second-degree murder for the shooting, but the city said he was entitled to a discharge hearing before being fired. Now, the city says he "waived" his right to the hearing.
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We receive an update on the charging of the Grand Rapids police officer who killed Patrick Lyoya. Followed by a discussion with a parent in Oxford Community Schools. Then, we end the show with a discussion about Thursday night’s hearing from the Select Committee to Investigate Jan. 6, 2021.