Michigan cop charged with murder in Lyoya's death is fired

[WhiskeyGrinder]

https://apnews.com/article/patrick-lyoya-politics-grand-rapids-police-e51e2ef4b285ecb737746d981da95c79

DETROIT (AP) — A Michigan police officer charged with murder after shooting Patrick Lyoya in the back of the head has been fired, officials said Wednesday.

Christopher Schurr, a Grand Rapids officer for seven years, waived his right to a hearing and was dismissed, effective last Friday, said City Manager Mark Washington.

Schurr’s dismissal was recommended by police Chief Eric Winstrom after a second-degree murder charge was filed Thursday.

Washington declined further comment, noting the criminal case and a likely lawsuit over Lyoya’s death.

[Solomon]

1. Good.

[cloudbase]

2. They should revoke his LEO certification as well. n/t

[Deuce]

3. Probably should never have been in Law Enforcement...

[brush]

4. The trigger-happy police thugs on LEO depts. still aren't getting...

the message. There are cameras everywhere now recording events...security ones on buildings, and most of all cellphones ones on just about every person witnessing their actions. They can't get away with just killing Black people and other POCs at their whim like they used to do before cell phones cameras became ubiquitous.

[JustABozoOnThisBus]

5. I'd bet on "not guilty", with restoration of job, rank, and back pay. Maybe a bonus to avoid lawsui

The case seems weak, if there was a struggle for a weapon. I don't think twelve Grand Rapids jurors will agree to convict.

I hope for a surprising outcome

[MichMan]

6. I tend to agree, especially with a 2nd degree murder charge