The family of the man killed by an former Grand Rapids police officer said they are heartbroken there will not be any criminal responsibility for their son’s death.

The parents of Patrick Lyoya voiced their deep anguish after Kent County Prosecutor Chris Becker announced last week he would not retry former Grand Rapids police officer Christopher Schurr in their son’s death.

Two people were hospitalized following a school bus crash in Grand Rapids.

A Michigan police officer who fatally shot a Black man in the back of the head after a tumultuous traffic stop will not face a second murder trial.

A judge has declared a mistrial in the case against Christopher Schurr, the former Grand Rapids police officer who shot and killed Patrick Lyoya, after the jury was unable to reach a verdict.

Patrick Lyoya’s family is urging the prosecutor to refile charges after the jury came back deadlocked and a mistrial was declared.

The family of Patrick Lyoya held a press conference Thursday morning following a judge declaring a mistrial in the case of the former police officer who shot and killed him in 2022.

The prosecutor and defense attorney in the case of the ex-officer who shot and killed Patrick Lyoya in 2022 spoke out Thursday following a judge declaring a mistrial.

A judge has declared a mistrial in the case against Christopher Schurr, the former Grand Rapids police officer who shot and killed Patrick Lyoya, after the jury was unable to reach a verdict.

A judge has declared a mistrial after the jury couldn’t reach a unanimous verdict in the second-degree murder trial of a Michigan police officer who shot a Black man following a traffic stop in 2022.

The jury was not able to reach a verdict in the case against Christopher Schurr, the former police officer who shot and killed Patrick Lyoya.

A jury will begin day four of deliberations in the trial of former Grand Rapids Police officer Christopher Schurr.

Rising prospects and contenders from Michigan will compete in a boxing event on June 6 in Verona, NY as part of the International Boxing Hall of Fame Induction Weekend.

A jury will begin day three of deliberations in the trial of former Grand Rapids Police officer Christopher Schurr.

The jury in the Christopher Schurr trial told the judge they were deadlocked, but the judge instructed them to continue deliberations.

The trial of Christopher Schurr is now in the hands of the jury.

Jury deliberations began Monday afternoon after the prosecution and defense delivered their closing arguments in the trial in the death of Patrick Lyoya.

The defense has rested their case on day six of the trial in the death of Patrick Lyoya.

Christopher Schurr, the former officer charged with second-degree murder in Patrick Lyoya’s death, took the stand Friday morning.

Christopher Schurr, the former officer charged with second-degree murder in Patrick Lyoya’s death, took the stand Friday morning.

A Michigan police officer who killed a man with a shot to the back of the head is testifying in his own defense at his second-degree murder trial.

Christopher Schurr, the former officer charged with second-degree murder in Patrick Lyoya’s death takes the stand Friday morning.

Debate over deadly force continued through day four of Christopher Schurr's trial.

A Macomb County man is critically injured following a crash after the driver of the car he was in swerved to avoid a deer.

Check out how ArtPrize 2025 will look when it returns to Downtown Grand Rapids this fall.

Another Grand Rapids police captain was called to testify in the trial of Christopher Schurr, who is charged with second-degree murder in the 2022 death of Patrick Lyoya.

During the former Grand Rapids officer's trial in the death of Patrick Lyoya, the judge read a question from a juror about when deadly force is appropriate. Here's what a police captain answered.

The defense will continue to call witnesses in day four of the trial in the death of Patrick Lyoya.

Contrary to the opinions of expert witnesses called by the prosecution, Siver told the jury Schurr’s use of deadly force was reasonable.

The defense began presenting their witnesses Wednesday.

On the third day of the trial in the death of Patrick Lyoya, prosecutors had their final witness take the stand.

The prosecution will continue to call witnesses in day three of the trial in the death of Patrick Lyoya.

The prosecution continued to call witnesses in day two of the trial in the death of Patrick Lyoya.

The trial for former Grand Rapids police officer Christopher Schurr continued into its second day Tuesday. A use-of-force expert addressed the jury regarding the circumstances of the shooting.

The trial for the former Grand Rapids police officer charged with second-degree murder in the 2022 death of Patrick Lyoya begins Monday.

The trial of Christopher Schurr, who fatally shot the 26-year-old refugee from Congo during a traffic stop on April 4, 2022, began on April 28, 2025.

During afternoon testimony, jurors are shown the dash camera video from the initial traffic stop for the first time.

David Bukureo, a friend of Lyoya, testified about the events leading up to the shooting.

David Bukureo, a friend of Lyoya, testified about the events leading up to the shooting.

David Bukureo, a friend of Lyoya, testified about the events leading up to the shooting.

David Bukureo, a friend of Lyoya, testified about the events leading up to the shooting.

Here are four takeaways from the prosecution's opening statement in the Patrick Lyoya murder trial.

The trial for the former Grand Rapids police officer charged with second-degree murder in the 2022 death of Patrick Lyoya begins Monday.

Jurors considering second-degree murder charges against a former Michigan police officer have repeatedly watched videos showing the officer struggling with and then shooting 26-year-old Patrick Lyoya.

The trial of former Grand Rapids police officer Christopher Schurr, who is charged with murder in the 2022 death of Patrick Lyoya, is set to begin on Monday, April 28.

A jury has been selected to decide if a former Grand Rapids police officer is guilty of second-degree murder in the 2022 death of Patrick Lyoya.

The family of Patrick Lyoya is bracing for trial as a jury will soon decide whether a former Grand Rapids Police officer is guilty of second-degree murder.

A 70-year-old woman who lived in the home was uninjured, but police said she was trapped upstairs due to the minivan that ended up in her living room.

Michigan has confirmed its second measles case of 2025 in an adult in Kent County.

Michigan has confirmed its second measles case of 2025 in an adult in Kent County.

A massive fentanyl bust landed an already convicted drug dealer back in jail and potentially saved the lives of thousands of Michiganders.

It’s not the typical horsepower you see on the freeway.

He also is required to pay a $2,000 fine.

The leader of a multi-state drug trafficking conspiracy has been sentenced to 27 years in prison for his role in a drug trafficking conspiracy, officials said.

He offered phony investments into nonexistent infrastructure projects and used the money to finance his life and pay earlier investors.

A Michigan veterinarian says she rescued a distressed dog.

Catch this Grand Rapids artist live this weekend in the D

While first responders were treating a driver's injuries, a firetruck blocking a lane for safety was struck by another driver.

Claressa Shields became the first boxer in history to earn the Undisputed World Championship in three different weight classes by scoring a unanimous decision over Danielle Perkins on Sunday, Feb. 2 at Dort Financial Center in Flint, MI.

A western Michigan woman is accused of setting a house fire that killed her 12-year-old daughter who was trapped in a bedroom.

Families of two people killed in two separate incidents with police in Kent County are filing lawsuits alleging excessive force.

Winter weather advisories have been issued for several counties in Michigan as snow is making its way across the state.

Four people were injured Thursday morning when a car drove into a Meijer outside Grand Rapids.

The Michigan Supreme Court has cleared the way for a police officer to face trial for second-degree murder in the death of a man who was shot in the head.

A winter storm watch will take effect Sunday night for several Michigan counties.

Why is everyone doing the “Trump dance,” and where did it come from?

Disturbing body camera video from the state’s west side shows the moment officers seized 17 dogs from a single pickup truck.

A man from Mexico has been sentenced to 39 years in a Michigan prison for killing his girlfriend and leaving her body along a highway.

A pair of ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in “The Wizard of Oz” is on the auction block nearly two decades after a thief stole the iconic shoes, convinced they were adorned with real jewels.

Michigan boxers Joshua Pagan and Da’Velle Smith put on dominating performances to remain undefeated at Salita Promotions’ “Big Time Boxing Puerto Rico” event on Oct. 18.

Three Michigan cities are ranked among the 50 rattiest in the United States.

The bones of a mastodon found outside Grand Rapids in 2022 have been restored and are almost ready to go on display to the public.

It wasn’t just the Lions that have been improving over the last few years.

It wasn’t just the Lions that have been improving over the last few years.

Salita Promotions is taking the show on the road on Friday, Oct. 18 with “Big Time Boxing Puerto Rico” featuring undefeated Michigan prospects Joshua James “Double J” Pagan and Da’Valle “Hitman 2.0″ Smith live on DAZN.

A Freeze Warning extends from Lansing to Grand Rapids but does not include the Metro Detroit area.

You can watch a live stream of the debate between Michigan U.S. Senate candidates Mike Rogers and Elissa Slotkin.

This week’s Local 4 high school football Game of the Week is a matchup between two of the best in west Michigan. The Zeeland West Dux will host the Grand Rapids Forest Hills Central Rangers on Friday, Oct. 4, at 7 p.m.

Some of the best boxers in Michigan delivered an action-packed night of boxing Sept. 12 at the Dort Financial Center in Flint, MI.

A boxing event consisting of Michigan’s finest fighters is coming to Flint, MI.

Painted sneakers will be on display at ‘Art Prize’s

The incident, which officials attribute to a domestic dispute, resulted in no injuries.

Meijer lost hundreds of thousands of dollars in a counterfeit coupon scheme, and eight people are facing charges.

A Michigan man who pleaded guilty to kidnapping and killing a 2-year-old girl has been sentenced to life in prison.

Thousands of mussels to be relocated for the Grand River rapid restoration.

A now-retired Michigan State Police trooper who drove his unmarked SUV into a 25-year-old man who was fleeing from police has been ordered to stand trial for second-degree murder.

Several people are facing charges after Meijer discovered hundreds of thousands of dollars lost in a retail crime scheme.

Rising junior middleweight prospect and Flint, MI native Ardreal “Bossman” Holmes Jr., will defend his USBA title in the main event of “Big Time Boxing USA” on Thursday, Sept. 12, when he steps into the ring against Cuban veteran Hugo Noriega.

States across the country have implemented strict restrictions around livestock after an outbreak of avian influenza, commonly referred to as “bird flu.”.

A Grand Rapids man was in disbelief when his friend checked his Powerball ticket for him and told him he won $1 million.

Police said Stephen (Steve) Philip Foster is wanted on multiple warrants -- including possession and distribution of child sexual abusive activity and failure to register as a sex offender

Two Michigan cities apparently have some of the “riskiest” drivers in the U.S.

Former President Donald Trump was in Grand Rapids on Saturday for his first campaign rally since the assassination attempt one week ago.

Detroit-area businessman Sandy Pensler has announced his withdrawal from the Republican Senate race in Michigan just ahead of the state's primary.

It will be the first rally for the two after Vance accepted the Vice President nomination.

Firefighters in Grand Rapids have been battling a large fire at a recycling center since early Monday morning.

A Michigan woman described finding out she had won a $1 million lottery prize in the middle of the night and waking up her whole family.

Lilia Vu won the Meijer LPGA Classic in a playoff Sunday in her return from a back injury, spoiling Lexi Thompson’s bid for her first victory in five years.

A Michigan State Police trooper is charged with murdering a man he struck with an unmarked SUV in the parking lot of a fast food restaurant.

A Michigan State Police detective is facing second-degree murder and manslaughter charges.