Name: Ep 8 - Grand Rapids Police Shooting of Patrick Lyoya: A Use of Force Analysis
Uploaded: 2022-11-30T16:50:59+00:00
Duration: 15 min 34 s
Description: The Force Review: Episode 8 On April 4th, 2022 Grand Rapids Police Officer Christopher Schurr conducted a traffic stop on Patrick Lyoya. The two soon became involved in a struggle over Officer Schurr'

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The Force Review: Episode 8

On April 4th, 2022 Grand Rapids Police Officer Christopher Schurr conducted a traffic stop on Patrick Lyoya. The two soon became involved in a struggle over Officer Schurr's taser. Ultimately, Officer Schurr shot and killed Mr. Lyoya.

Outrage and protests followed the release of video footage of the incident. Calls for for Officer Schurr to be fired and prosecuted were loud and numerous.

On June 9th, 2022, Officer Schurr was charged with second degree murder by Kent County Prosecutor Chris Becker. How will this trial end? Watch this video for a complete breakdown of the incident, legal analysis, and verdict prediction.

Source Critical Incident:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/evnwjty46btul3e/AACnMyEeDaOBOu8fGysZUDx6a?dl=0

Michigan Penal Code 750.479:
http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(cjrx01eo5gnhiqnerpkiv1uq))/mileg.aspx?page=GetObject&objectname=mcl-750-479

Grand Rapids City Municipal Code 9.135:
https://library.municode.com/mi/grand_rapids/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIOLRE_CH152DICO_ART1INGE_S9.135OFAGGOOR

Michigan Penal Code 257.256:
http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(bzh05qvphydofzoahpvnhuw3))/mileg.aspx?page=GetObject&objectname=mcl-257-256

Graham v Connor:
https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/490/386/

Officer Schurr Fired, Charged:
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/michigan-police-officer-charged-with-murder-in-patrick-lyoyas-death-is-fired

Michigan Criminal Jury Instructions:
https://www.courts.michigan.gov/4aaef4/siteassets/rules-instructions-administrative-orders/jury-instructions/criminal/current/criminal-jury-instructions.pdf

Axon Taser 7 Manual:
https://my.axon.com/s/taser-7?language=en_US

Eberhart v State:
https://caselaw.findlaw.com/ga-supreme-court/2029394.html

State v Carter:
https://law.justia.com/cases/kansas/supreme-court/2020/116223.html

Jonathan Price Shooting:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSMbeQ_hlJ4&t=104s

Officer Lucas Acquittal:
https://www.rockwallheraldbanner.com/news/shaun-lucas-found-not-guilty-in-2020-death-of-jonathan-price/article_c30f8152-3acb-11ed-88b3-17da7d1f7096.html