This was the scene earlier this evening during protests in Charlotte, North Carolina https://t.co/sYwtG8XHff pic.twitter.com/mZMKCudonv
— CNN (@CNN) September 22, 2016
For the second straight night, there have been violent protests in Charlotte, North Carolina. The outrage stems from the death of Keith Lamont Scott, who was shot and killed by police.
Breaking :Thousands of protesters surrounding CMPD headquarters in uptown Charlotte right now @wcnc pic.twitter.com/grZiipBlcy
— Mark Boyle (@MarkBoyleTV) September 21, 2016
Large group moving towards College & Trade near Epicenter. Heavy police presence there. https://t.co/oKLXd3TUJN #CharlotteProtest pic.twitter.com/3r8HctAvuO
— Brad Panovich (@wxbrad) September 22, 2016
Violence erupted in Charlotte on Wednesday night where as many as 800 protestors showed up.
Protestors and police dressed in riot gear clashed with rocks being thrown and cops firing rubber bullets and launching tear gas clouds into the crowds.
Violence has erupted on the streets of Charlotte, NC for the second night. Stay with Fox News for the latest updates. pic.twitter.com/TYuIHYuMOa
— Fox News (@FoxNews) September 22, 2016
"Things have escalated once again" @CNN's @Boris_Sanchez has the latest as protesters gather in Charlotte https://t.co/esfUJOjsvx
— Anderson Cooper 360° (@AC360) September 22, 2016
More scenes from a tense moment during protests in Charlotte, North Carolina https://t.co/NAyjpZJZ8H https://t.co/hgao0uTFC1
— CNN (@CNN) September 22, 2016
Protestors huddle in pkg garage after getting hit by tear gas. Pour milk in eyes & mouth. Say do not use water in eyes. #CharlotteProtest pic.twitter.com/INGqArCENK
— Heather Lacy (@Heather_Lacy1) September 22, 2016
A CNN reporter was leveled by a protestor.
It was originally reported that a man was shot to death during the protest, but that was later corrected.
CORRECTION UPDATE: Civilian who suffered gunshot wound during protests is on life support, critical condition. Not deceased.
— City of Charlotte (@CLTgov) September 22, 2016
There are reports of seven police officers injured during the protest.
1 person killed, 7 police officers injured as protests turn violent in #Charlotte https://t.co/Jg6EOBOKi8 via @wcnc #KeithLamontScott
— Phil Buck (@Phil_Buck) September 22, 2016
Tables, chairs, and garbage cans were thrown.
BREAKING: Protesters in masks got into Kandy Bar at Epicentre and threw stuff below, nearly hitting people. Video credit: Saul Toro pic.twitter.com/p1FGrnsiHP
— Bill Melugin (@BillMelugin_) September 22, 2016
More damage in uptown Charlotte pic.twitter.com/U3XWUf3Bel
— Bill Melugin (@BillMelugin_) September 22, 2016
Businesses were destroyed and looted.
Protester kicking and breaking apartment windows on live tv #CharlotteProtest pic.twitter.com/BLNUiYAaAk
— Gifdsports (@gifdsports) September 22, 2016
https://twitter.com/TyChandler_News/status/778769445854539780
https://twitter.com/Myrna_Perez/status/778766007926153217
The protest stems from the killing of Keith Lamont Scott. His family contends that he did not have a gun, but was merely reading a book when cops gunned him down.
Police have a different story. Law enforcement says that Scott had a gun. A photo and witnesses also seem to indicate that there was a gun involved.
Just got to the Shannon Green community. Neighbor tells me she heard officers yelling at suspect to put the gun down, then 4 shots @wsoctv pic.twitter.com/kzsfwNUrPi
— Elsa Gillis (@ElsaWSOC9) September 20, 2016
BREAKING: CMPD sources confirm this photo I obtained of the shooting aftermath shows the weapon Keith Scott was holding. @wsoctv pic.twitter.com/aBMRBUUjjz
— Joe Bruno (@JoeBrunoWSOC9) September 21, 2016
Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Chief Kerr Putney said his department is trying to be as transparent as possible with the investigation.
“I can tell you a weapon was seized – a handgun. I can also tell you we did not find a book that has been made reference to. I can just tell you what I know based on what we’ve gathered and the scientific process of going through the evidence,” Putney said.
Police dashcam video shows Scott getting out of his car with a gun in his hand as he approached officers, sources confirmed to Channel 9.
“This is not who we are,” Charlotte Mayor Jennifer Roberts said of tonight’s protests.
More updates as they become available.