Jury Deadlocked in Christopher Schurr Murder Trial

The jury in the trial of former Grand Rapids police officer Christopher Schurr, charged with second-degree murder and voluntary manslaughter for the 2022 shooting of Patrick Lyoya, is deadlocked after a day of deliberations. Judge Christina Mims has instructed jurors to continue deliberating and consider each other's perspectives while maintaining their own judgment. The case focuses on whether Schurr's use of lethal force was justified after a prolonged struggle during a traffic stop. Prosecutor Chris Becker argued that Lyoya's actions did not warrant deadly force and highlighted Schurr's procedural mistakes. If the jury cannot reach a verdict, a mistrial may be declared, leaving prosecutors to decide on a retrial. Testimony was presented by law enforcement experts, Lyoya's family, and Schurr himself.