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Patrick Lyoya's wants answers in deadly Grand Rapids police shooting
The family of Patrick Lyoya, a 26-year-old refugee from the Congo, is seeking justice as a trial approaches for former Grand Rapids Police Officer Christopher Schurr, who is charged with second-degree murder for Lyoya's death on April 4, 2022. The case, which draws parallels to that of George Floyd, involves Schurr shooting Lyoya during a struggle captured on video, where Schurr claims self-defense, arguing Lyoya had control of a Taser. As the trial begins on April 28th, the prosecution and defense will debate the Taser's role, while Lyoya's family, represented by attorney Ven Johnson, demands accountability.