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Schurr is accused of murdering Patrick Lyoya last spring during a traffic stop.

West Michigan’s Third Congressional District, which after being redrawn covers Grand Rapids, Kentwood, Muskegon and part of the lakeshore, has a competitive primary.

Kent County Prosecutor Chris Becker charged Grand Rapids Police officer Christopher Schurr with second-degree murder in the shooting death of 26-year old Congolese Refugee, Patrick Lyoya, during an April traffic stop struggle.