Trial for former Grand Rapids officer begins in Patrick Lyoya murder case

Patrick Lyoya was fatally shot in the back of the head by a Grand Rapids police officer in April 2022, sparking a legal dispute over whether the act was murder or self-defense. Prosecutor Chris Becker argued it was murder, emphasizing that Patrick had no intent to harm the officer, while the defense, led by Mikayla Hamilton, claimed the officer acted in self-defense during a struggle over a taser, highlighting the fear and split-second decision faced by the officer.