Judge grants trial in lawsuit over Michigan officer’s fatal shooting of Black man
Summary
A judge has allowed a civil trial to proceed over the shooting of Patrick Lyoya, a Black man, by Michigan police officer Christopher Schurr. The officer faces a lawsuit for violating Lyoya’s civil rights after shooting him in the back of the head during a 2022 encounter.Key Facts
- Officer Christopher Schurr shot Patrick Lyoya in 2022 during a traffic stop and physical struggle.
- Schurr was charged with second-degree murder, but the criminal case ended without a unanimous verdict in 2025.
- Lyoya’s family is pursuing a civil lawsuit alleging violation of Lyoya’s Fourth Amendment rights, which protect against unreasonable seizures.
- U.S. District Judge Paul Maloney ruled that the case can go to trial or settlement, viewing evidence in favor of Lyoya’s family at this stage.
- Schurr claims self-defense, saying Lyoya had control of his Taser before the shooting.
- The judge said the video does not support Schurr’s version of events and rejected Schurr’s claim of immunity from the lawsuit.
- Schurr was fired from the Grand Rapids Police Department after being charged.
- The lawsuit focuses on whether Schurr’s use of force was reasonable under civil rights laws.
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