Autopsy shows Patrick Lyoya shot in head by Michigan cop

Detroit, Apr 19 (AP) An independent autopsy confirms that Patrick Lyoya, a Black man, was shot in back of he by a Michigan police officer while facedown on ground, lawyers for his family said Tuesday.

finding by a former Detroit-area medical examiner matches what was seen last week on video released by Grand Rapids police chief. official autopsy report hasn't been released to public.

Lyoya was killed at end of a traffic stop in western Michigan on April 4. He and white officer physically struggled on ground before 26-year-old refugee from Congo was shot.

Lyoya wasn't armed, though officer was heard on video demanding that he take his hand off a police Taser.

“This independent autopsy report confirms what we all witnessed in horrifying video footage: Unarmed Patrick Lyoya was conscious until bullet entered his he, instantly ending what could have been a long and fruitful life,” attorney Ben Crump said.

autopsy was performed by Dr. Werner Spitz. Crump said Lyoya could have lived until his early 80s.

Lyoya's death has outraged his family as well as many people who have watched video of confrontation with an officer.

officer, whose name hasn't been released, is heard saying during a traffic stop that license plate didn't match car. Lyoya declined to get back into vehicle as ordered, and a short foot chase ensued.

In final moments, officer was on top of Lyoya, trying to subdue him. He fired his gun after demanding that Lyoya drop his police Taser.

State police will give ir findings to Kent County prosecutor for consideration of any charges.

Lyoya's funeral is planned for Friday at Renaissance Church of God in Christ in Grand Rapids. Rev. Al Sharpton's National Action Network said it will help cover cost. He will deliver a eulogy. (AP) IND IND