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.

A federal judge has dismissed the criminal charges against former Michigan State Police (MSP) Detective Sergeant Brian Keely related to the death of Samuel Sterling.

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

President Donald Trump said he will consider pardoning the men who plotted to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

Ignacio Antonio Ruiz-Saldias, 29, was convicted of one count of operating a criminal enterprise and three counts of conspiracy to commit home invasion, second degree.

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.

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 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.

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

A dog abandoned in a Michigan store parking lot is being cared for after a group of people brought her to an animal shelter.

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

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

A 25-year-old Indiana woman won a $500,000 prize from the Michigan Lottery on a Detroit Lions scratch-off lottery ticket, which she received during a white elephant gift exchange with her family.

A winter storm watch has been issued for 27 Michigan counties, with 3-12 inches of snow possible.

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

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

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.

A two-person club was originally “bummed” when they found out someone had won $1 million through the lottery, but then they realized it was them.

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

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

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

The investigation into the arrest scam began when the co-conspirator posed as someone working in the “IRS Fraud Department” and unwittingly sent a text to a cell phone number assigned to a federal agent.

Police are seeking information about an 85-year-old man who went missing in Novi.

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

The scam reportedly attempted to obtain $60,000 from a Kent County resident in order to avoid arrest and prosecution.

Two Nigerian men have pleaded guilty to one charge after officials said they threatened to release a nude photo of a 17-year-old Michigan boy, causing him to die by suicide inside his home.

Former President Donald Trump spent the afternoon in Michigan on Tuesday while traveling to Grand Rapids to speak to Kent County area Republican Party members about immigration and border security.

The man accused of kidnapping and killing a 2-year-old girl from Lansing is admitting to the federal charge of kidnapping resulting in death, according to a new plea agreement.

The man accused of kidnapping and killing a 2-year-old girl from Lansing is admitting to the federal charge of kidnapping resulting in death, according to a plea agreement filed Thursday.

The ousted leader of the Michigan Republican Party has lost a key court ruling in her effort to regain the top post.

A Kent County woman is still processing winning a $1.1 million Lotto 47 jackpot from the Michigan Lottery.

Vice President Kamala Harris will travel to Grand Rapids to continue her nationwide "Fight for Reproductive Freedoms" tour.

A 22-year-old Grand Haven man is facing felony charges in connection to the theft and sale of account access to Meijer “mPerks” accounts.

Authorities in western Michigan are looking into missing persons cases and unsolved homicides after speaking with a convicted murderer with terminal lung cancer who died recently.

Police said Cole is chipped, but it would take a “Christmas miracle to reunite him with his family."

The Michigan Department of Transportation will be installing flashing red signs on the west side of the state to help reduce wrong-way driving.

Friday’s morning commute was udder chaos for residents of Grand Rapids after a truck carrying milk crashed on US-131.

While being lodged at a Federal Bureau of Prisons facility, Bennett reportedly attempted to hire another inmate to kill a key witness.

A Michigan woman has pleaded guilty to federal charges after using someone else’s credentials to work as a nurse -- for a second time.

A Kent County man who has been “dreaming of winning big” for years won an $8.75 million Lotto 47 jackpot from the Michigan Lottery.

Writers in Michigan are encouraged to submit their short stories to the Write Michigan Short Story Contest for a chance to win a $500 prize.

Two Nigerian men appeared in court this week on charges that they threatened to release a nude photo of a 17-year-old Michigan boy, causing him to die by suicide inside his home.

Two Nigerian men charged in a deadly Michigan sextortion case of 17-year-old Jordan Demay appeared in court Monday.

Federal officials provided an update on the international sextortion ring that targeted a Michigan teenager who died by suicide.

Federal officials are expected to provide an update on the international “sextortion” ring that targeted a Michigan teenager who died by suicide.

Federal officials are expected to provide an update on the international “sextortion” ring that targeted a Michigan teenager who died by suicide.

A Michigan woman who has no real medical training was caught actively treating patients as a nurse -- and this wasn’t the first time, according to authorities.

A lawsuit has been filed against a Michigan foster care home, alleging that a resident was left alone to burn to death in “scalding hot” bathtub water.

Steven Frederick, 67, bought the winning ticket at a J&H Family Store in Belmont.

The Blue Bridge, located in downtown Grand Rapids will be closed overnights during the weekends due to safety concerns.

The 60-year-old man who decided to remain anonymous was randomly selected to win on May 10. He entered the giveaway by by earning entries for playing eligible Monthly Jackpot games.

A woman has died after falling from a building in Grand Rapids, police say.

Five children and two other people were injured in a crash and taken to the hospital in West Michigan on Sunday afternoon.

A Detroit taproom for Founders Brewing Company is facing criticism over alleged racial discrimination against a former manager.

A Michigan woman was charged with adult abuse after her father, who was left unsupervised around lit candles, caught on fire and died from his injuries two days later.

Michigan firefighters to walk from Macomb Township to Grand Rapids to spread cancer awareness.

The attorneys for the family of Patrick Lyoya, a Black man who was shot and killed by a white Grand Rapids police officer last year, argued Monday that the officer seriously deviated from his training during the fatal encounter, according to expert testimony.

Grand Valley State University has lifted the COVID-19 vaccination requirement for faculty, staff and students.

A Michigan father was struck and killed by a car when crossing the lanes of a freeway after his car ran out of gas.

The largest United Methodist Church in Michigan has voted to leave its denomination after a half-century-old debate over the congregation’s relationship with the LGBTQ+ community.

A retired Grand Rapids man was “floored” when he realized he won big playing Lucky For Life.