GRAND RAPIDS (WWJ) -- On the day that Patrick Lyoya will be laid to rest, there's still no word on whether or not the Grand Rapids Police officer who fatally shot him will face charges.
In a news release Friday, Michigan State Police said detectives with the MSP Sixth District Special Investigation Section are continuing to investigate the death of Lyoya, an unarmed black man who was shot in the back of the head while face down on the ground, following a traffic stop and a scuffle on April 4.
MSP continued, in a statement:
"Detectives are taking every measure to ensure all evidence and facts are accurately collected and documented. We recognize the importance of this investigation, and we are sensitive to the need to complete it in as timely and efficient of a manner as possible. As with any investigation, gathering all the facts and documenting every piece of evidence takes time and we appreciate the patience of the community as we work to conduct a thorough and complete investigation.
"Once detectives finalize their report, it will be forwarded to the Kent County Prosecutor’s Office for review. There is no timeline on when this will occur."
Funeral services for Lyoya, 26, are scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. at Renaissance Church of God in Christ on 33rd Street SE in Grand Rapids. The funeral is open to the public, and about 1,500 people are expected to attend the event.
Civil rights activist Rev. Al Sharpton will deliver a eulogy.
The funeral will streamed live by WOOD-TV at this link.
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