Patrick Lyoya

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.

The Michigan Department of Civil Rights says it has 21 open investigation's against GRPD. So far, four have resulted in formal charges.

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.

Christopher Schurr's attorneys had argued the second-degree murder charges should be thrown out. Monday, a judge allowed the case to move forward.

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.

GRPD officer Christopher Schurr is charged with second-degree murder for shooting Patrick Lyoya in the back of the head in April.

A probable cause conference was held Tuesday, and Schurr did not appear in court.

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

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.

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.