Kent County Prosecutor Chris Becker finished with prosecution witnesses on Wednesday, April 30 in the murder trial against former Grand Rapids Police Officer Christopher Schurr.

Moments after the prosecution rested its case, the defense requested to have the trial dismissed entirely. This request was based on testimony from two out-of-state witnesses for the prosecution, who spoke about former Grand Rapids police officer Christopher Schurr’s use of force during his deadly confrontation with Patrick Lyoya.

A current Grand Rapids police captain said Christopher Schurr acted reasonably in the shooting of Patrick Lyoya, a statement that contrasted with previous testimony in the case.