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Felony murder charges levied against 2 after body found near Grand Rapids park

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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Two men have been charged in the death of a man in December, 2023.

The body of 26-year-old Pacifique Uwimana was found along Plaster Creek after a tip was called into Grand Rapids Police. The incident was ruled suspicious at that time.

Today, GRPD announced Omi Medina-Pagan and Eliutd Lazaro face felony murder charges and 2 counts of armed robbery.

Elliot Lazaro, AKA Eliutd Lazaro

Medina-Pagan also faces a charge related to lying during a violent crime investigation.

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Both men were already in custody and will remain in the Kent County Correctional Facility.