Former GRPD officer to stand trial for death of Lyoya

A former Grand Rapids Police Officer will stand trial for the death of Patrick Lyoya.

Christopher Schurr is charged with second-degree murder in connection to the April 4th incident.

Schurr's defense argued he was acting in self-defense when he shot and killed Lyoya.

Judge Nicholas Ayoub says a trial will allow a jury to make a factual determination on Schurr's actions while taking into account all of the evidence.

Schurr's team says the will appeal the judge's ruling.

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