Despite a mistrial, Kent County Prosecutor Chris Becker stood by his initial decision three years ago to charge Grand Rapids police officer Christopher Schurr with second-degree murder.

Kent County Prosecutor Chris Becker made his decision to not retry the murder charge against former Grand Rapids police officer Christopher Schurr, who shot and killed Patrick Lyoya.

Christopher Schurr's defense. In a phone call with FOX 17 on Thursday, Schurr's legal team said their client was "relieved" with Becker's decision.

Christopher Schurr arrives at the courthouse, again greeted by a crowd of supporters. Christopher Schurr arrives at court for day 3 of testimony in his trial. 6:30 a.m. 17th Circuit Court opens.

Ex-Grand Rapids police officer Christopher Schurr testified in his own defense May 2, telling jurors he shot Patrick Lyoya out of fear for his own safety. Schurr faces one charge of second-degree ...

Christopher Schurr pulled Lyoya over, who was driving with a friend in the passenger seat. Lyoya was a 26-year-old refugee from the Congo. Lyoya got out of his vehicle and disregarded the officer ...

Michigan police officer Christopher Schurr appeared in court Friday to be arraigned for the killing of Patrick Lyoya. Lyoya, 26, was shot in the back of the head after Schurr pulled him over on ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — No verdict was given to former police officer Christopher Schurr after the jury was unable to reach a decision Thursday following three days of deliberating. Despite more ...

Christopher Schurr pulled Lyoya over, who was driving with a friend in the passenger seat. Lyoya was a 26-year-old refugee from the Congo.

Christopher Schurr stands in court on the 6th day of his trial as Judge Christina Mims sends the jury out for deliberation on May 5, 2025 in Grand Rapids, MI.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – It’s unclear if former Grand Rapids police officer Christopher Schurr will face another murder trial for killing Patrick Lyoya after a jury failed to reach a verdict. A ...