Independent autopsy shows Michigan police officer shot Patrick Lyoya in the head
Attorneys for the family of Patrick Lyoya released results from an independent autopsy at a press conference Tuesday morning.This is the first autopsy report released to the public related to Lyoya's death.
Dr. Spitz said Patrick died as a result of a single gunshot wound that entered the back of his skull near the midline. According to Dr. Spitz’s report, the bullet traveled up and to the right side of his skull and lodged near his right temporal bone. The forensic pathologist reports Patrick had a normal life expectancy, which was estimated to be approximately 82 years old.
Patrick Lyoya, a 26-year-old Black man, died Monday, April 4. Lyoya was the driver of the vehicle. A passenger was also in the vehicle at the time. Video from a witness shows Patrick was on the ground when he was shot in the head during a struggle with an officer. Kent County Commissioner Robert Womack announced a funeral will be held Friday morning. Rev. Al Sharpton, a nationally known civil rights activist, will deliver a speech at Lyoya’s memorial.
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