GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (FOX 2) - Patrick Lyoya was shot to death on April 4 by a Grand Rapids Police Officer after the two fought following a traffic stop.
On Wednesday, April 13, Grand Rapids officials released four different videos of the death of the man. Here's what we saw.During the press briefing on Wednesday, Grand Rapids Police Chief Eric Winstrom, Director of Oversight and Public Accountability, Brandon Davis, and City Manager Mark Washington all spoke about the shooting.
Prior to the video being released, the city leaders warned of the graphic nature of the video.They released four videos: dashcam from the responding officer's car, bodycam from the officer involved, doorbell camera from a neighbor's home, and a cell phone video shot by a passenger in the car that Lyoya was driving.MORE: Patrick Lyoya was shot in head by Grand Rapids Police officerThe officer stopped Lyoya because of a license plate issue, which is a ticketable offense in Michigan.The first video released by police was from the dashcam of the officer's car.
As soon as Lyoya pulls the car over after the officer activates his lights, Lyoya opens the door and steps out.The officer commands him to stay in the car as he approaches him.