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Ep 8 - Grand Rapids Police Shooting of Patrick Lyoya: A Use of Force Analysis
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
Schurr Preliminary Hearing:
https://www.scribd.com/document/604106732/Bindover-Opinion-sgn#fullscreen&from_embed
Rayshard Brooks Shooting:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMn5Gsjijvk
Officer Rolfe Charges Dropped:
https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/rayshard-brooks-atlanta-police-shooting-charges
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https://uppbeat.io/t/revo/kinetic
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