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Christopher Schurr Trial

The trial of former Grand Rapids police officer Christopher Schurr has drawn widespread public attention following the 2022 traffic stop that resulted in the death of Patrick Lyoya, a 26-year-old Congolese immigrant. Schurr was charged with second-degree murder, and after a highly anticipated trial in April 2025, the case ended in a mistrial when the jury could not reach a unanimous verdict.
Throughout the trial, Andrew Rodenhouse of Rodenhouse Law Group provided trusted legal commentary and expert insight to local news outlets and the broader community. His analysis helped the public better understand the legal complexities surrounding use-of-force policies, self-defense claims by law enforcement, and how expert testimony shaped the arguments on both sides.
Chris Becker, Kent County’s prosecutor, has announced there will not be a retrial in the case of Christopher Schurr regarding the death of Patrick Lyoya, bringing the criminal legal part of this chapter to a close.