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Patrick Lyoya

Case from Grand-rapids, MI dated Apr 04, 2022

Victim Details

Patrick Lyoya

Male

Black / African American

Grand-rapids

MI

2022-04-04

26

Patrick

Lyoya

06/26/2026

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On April 4, 2022, a 26-year-old Black man named Patrick Lyoya, a refugee from the Democratic Republic of Congo, was fatally shot in the back of the head by Grand Rapids Police Officer Christopher Schurr following a traffic stop. The incident began around 8 a.m. when Schurr, who is white, pulled Lyoya over, stating the license plate did not match the vehicle. Shortly after, Lyoya began to run from the officer.

A physical struggle ensued between the two men on the front lawn of a residentia ...
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  • Killing of Patrick Lyoya - Wikipedia
  • San Diego Union-Tribune: Officer's camera misses key moment of Patrick Lyoya's death
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