Based on the findings provided by the Michigan State Police investigating the shooting death of Patrick Lyoya, the Kent County Prosecutor Chris Becker reached his conclusion Thursday.
“I’ve made the decision to charge Christopher Schurr with one count of second-degree murder.”
The prosecutor explaining second degree murder is a felony offense punishable to up to life in prison, with the possibility of parole. The prosecutor must now prove the defendant possessed an intent to kill, an intent to do great bodily harm.
“Or the intent to do an act that the natural tendency of that act would be to cause death or great bodily harm. And finally, that the death was not justified or excused, for example, by self-defense.”
Under Michigan law, the Kent County Prosecutor cannot charge an officer with a charge of felony firearm.
Officer Schurr turned himself into authorities Thursday. His arraignment is scheduled for Friday.