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MSP report on shooting of Patrick Lyoya submitted to Kent County prosecutor

MSP report on shooting of Patrick Lyoya submitted to Kent County prosecutor
Michigan State Police /
MSP report on shooting of Patrick Lyoya submitted to Kent County prosecutor

In a news release MSP said its investigation remains in on-going status, as detectives await the return of forensic reports from the manufacturer of the body camera and taser. MSP said those reports will be forwarded to Kent County Prosecuting Attorney, Christopher Becker, once they are received.

Detectives with the Michigan State Police (MSP) Sixth District Special Investigations Section released their report on the shooting of Patrick Lyoya, along with supporting documentation, to the Kent County Prosecutor’s office Thursday afternoon.

Lyoya was fatally shot in the back of the head by Grand Rapids police officer, Christopher Schurr, during a struggle involving a taser at traffic stop on April 4th.

In a news release MSP said its investigation remains in on-going status, as detectives await the return of forensic reports from the manufacturer of the body camera and taser. MSP said those reports will be forwarded to Kent County Prosecuting Attorney, Christopher Becker, once they are received.

Becker will make a decision whether to charge Schurr in Lyoya’s death. He released a statement addressing the report on Thursday:

"While I appreciate the continued work of the Michigan State Police on this incident, as they note in their press release, they have submitted an incomplete report. I will begin to review the materials they have gathered at this time; but I cannot, and will not, make a final decision until they submit all the necessary information."

MSP said its detectives will conduct any additional investigation requested by Becker or if new information is generated.