Phone Footage Of Scott Shooting Emerges. Protests Continue Peacefully
As protests begin in other cities, a fourth day of protests in The Queen City remains peaceful.
CHARLOTTE, NC — The deadly shooting of Keith Lamont Scott by a CMPD officer on Tuesday has resulted in four days of protest throughout the Charlotte area. While many protests have started peacefully, some have turned violent with instances of rioting, looting, and physical violence. As we go into the fourth night of protests, Charlotte is again on high alert. WCCB has been covering the events from the beginning and will continue to bring you the latest as it develops. Also follow WCCB on Twitter and Facebook for breaking updates.
Update 12:00am: The protest remains peaceful as the curfew goes into effect.
Protesters seem to be peacefully dispersing. No arrests, no gas, no injuries, and no property damage have been reported.
— CMPD News (@CMPD) September 24, 2016
Guys passing out water and other supplies to people in the #CharlotteProtests pic.twitter.com/mRazjpKBTD
— Corey Epps (@Corey_T_Epps) September 24, 2016
Update 11pm:
Protestors arrive at #CMPD HQ @CMPD chanting “Release the tape” #KeithLamontScott #CharlotteProtests #WCCB pic.twitter.com/OXrGbMe6aW
— Amy Cowman (@amywccb) September 24, 2016
Outside @CMPD headquarters. @WCCBCharlotte pic.twitter.com/vO5P9YE0Jo
— courtney francisco (@cjfranciscowccb) September 24, 2016
Update 10:45pm: The SBI released an update in reference to the officer-involved shooting investigation in Charlotte. The statement reads:
On September 20, 2016, Keith Lamont Scott was shot and killed after a brief encounter with the police by an on-duty officer of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD). On September 22, 2016, Mecklenburg County District Attorney Andrew Murray called in the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) to independently investigate the shooting death of Mr. Scott. The District Attorney called in the SBI at the request of Mr. Scott’s family as permitted under North Carolina General Statue 147-90. This statute allows families whose relative is killed by a law enforcement officer acting in the line of duty to request an investigation by the SBI.
The SBI has dedicated significant resources to investigate this case and will report back to the District Attorney when the investigation is completed. Regarding the video of the event captured by CMPD cameras, CMPD remains the custodian of the original recording and as such has the legal authority to release it. It is understood discussions are actively underway between local officials regarding the release of that video.
The SBI encourages anyone with information to contact us at 1-888-624-7222.
Update 9:40pm: Hillary Clinton has decided to postpone her trip to Charlotte after further discussion with community leaders. Clinton does not want to impact the City’s resources. She will plan to visit Charlotte next Sunday, provided circumstances allow. In the meantime her prayers are with the people of Charlotte during these difficult days.
Update 8:43pm: New cell phone video has emerged on the scene of the officer involved shooting of Keith Lamont Scott.
Update 8:30pm:
Outside s. Tryon & trade. @WCCBCharlotte pic.twitter.com/QuxGCdd1lq
— courtney francisco (@cjfranciscowccb) September 24, 2016
Outside spot where #justincarr was shot when protests first turned violent Wednesday. @WCCBCharlotte pic.twitter.com/J0FkLlmZAx
— courtney francisco (@cjfranciscowccb) September 24, 2016
This picture is of protesters marching through Atlanta. See a live feed from the protests in #Charlotte: https://t.co/T6i8AHmTy2 #KeithScott pic.twitter.com/cuZC2oip7e
— WCCB, Charlotte’s CW (@WCCBCharlotte) September 24, 2016
Update 8pm: Protest march underway in Uptown Charlotte, currently outside the Omni Hotel, where Justin Carr was shot Tuesday night. Protesters chanting “Release the tape.”
March moving from @rbeardenpark through #UptownCLT #KeithScott #BLM #CLTProtests #wccb pic.twitter.com/NBxQdj1h7E
— Amy Cowman (@amywccb) September 24, 2016
March beginning @rbeardenpark heading towards Omni #KeithScott #CLTprotest pic.twitter.com/cc22LXLe8L
— Amy Cowman (@amywccb) September 24, 2016
Update 7pm:
Aloft Hotel in the Epicentre is moving all their guests to another hotel to ensure their safety.
Protest marches taking place in Mooresville, NC and Atlanta.
Protesters in Mooresville via Leighann Curtis: pic.twitter.com/lz48mqLWLg
— Morgan Fogarty (@MorganFogarty) September 23, 2016
Update 6:27pm: A statement has been given by the attorneys for the family of Keith Lamont Scott regarding family’s release of cellphone video.
Update 5pm: Community leaders, John C Barnett and Pastor Amere May Sr respond after phone video of Keith Lamont Scott’s shooting death is released at the Government Center.
Update: 4:30pm:
Democratic Presidential nominee Hillary Clinton will be in Charlotte on Sunday. More details to come.
Charlotte Mayor Jennifer Roberts released the following statement regarding the release of the body and dash cam video of the fatal shooting of Keith Lamont Scott. “I respect the investigative process and I want to ensure the integrity of the independent investigation of the State Bureau of Investigation. I urge it to use every resource at its disposal to get this done and release the information to the public as quickly as possible.”
Update 4pm: Watch the moment when protesters walked out and blocked I-277 while WCCB NEWS @ TEN was live on air Thursday night.
Update 3:30pm: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools says all Friday night football games will be played but extra security will be on hand. The district released the following statement: “The district is working in concert with local law enforcement agencies in Charlotte and surrounding jurisdictions to ensure a safe environment for students and supports at all athletic events.”
Update 1:30pm: The wife of Keith Scott, who was fatally shot by CMPD Officer Brentley Vinson, has released cell phone video taken at the time of the shooting (WARNING, GRAPHIC CONTENT)
Update 12:26pm: Update from the EpiCenter Charlotte.
EpiCentre has re-opened today. With the curfew still in effect, we are adjusting our hours to accommodate: pic.twitter.com/1ypwIrGg5n
— EpiCentre Charlotte (@EpiCentreNC) September 23, 2016
Update 12:05pm:
43 People Arrested During Charlotte Protests | PHOTOS
North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper is calling for the public release of the video related to the fatal shooting of Keith Lamont Scott by a CMPD officer.
Update 11:55am: Operating hours for SCarowinds tonight will be 7 p.m. – 11 p.m. As a convenience to guests, any tickets originally purchased for tonight will be extended for use through Sunday, October 16. Carowinds will open for daytime operation on Saturday, September 24 at 10 am and the Christian Music Day concert will proceed as scheduled.
Update 11:45am:
#CMPD: I can’t talk about the part of the investigation that determines if #KeithLamontScott owned the gun legally https://t.co/T6i8AHmTy2
— WCCB, Charlotte’s CW (@WCCBCharlotte) September 23, 2016
#Charlotte Mayor: check with businesses before you go out tonight since a curfew will be in place. WATCH LIVE: https://t.co/T6i8AHmTy2 #WCCB
— WCCB, Charlotte’s CW (@WCCBCharlotte) September 23, 2016
Update 11:33am: Mayor Roberts and Chief Putney take questions from the media.
Mayor: There were 2 videos I saw. It was inconclusive to determine what was in #KeithLamontScott‘s hand. WATCH LIVE: https://t.co/T6i8AHmTy2
— WCCB, Charlotte’s CW (@WCCBCharlotte) September 23, 2016
Chief: I know there’s at least one body camera and one dash cam that I have reviewed.
— Morgan Fogarty (@MorganFogarty) September 23, 2016
#CMPD chief: my job is to make sure I don’t do more damage or more harm (in reference to releasing video) https://t.co/T6i8AHmTy2 #WCCB
— WCCB, Charlotte’s CW (@WCCBCharlotte) September 23, 2016
Chief: we have adequate resources to ensure safety of city for Sunday’s home Panthers game.
— Morgan Fogarty (@MorganFogarty) September 23, 2016
Update 11:30am:
VCAT arrest Rayquan Borum and charged with the murder of Justin Carr.
EpiCenter announces that it will close at 4pm today and Saturday. 5pm Sunday.
— EpiCentre Charlotte (@EpiCentreNC) September 22, 2016
Update 11:28am:
Chief: the video evidence alone in this case does not get us to probable cause.
— Morgan Fogarty (@MorganFogarty) September 23, 2016
Mayor: I do believe the video should be released, the question is the timing.
— Morgan Fogarty (@MorganFogarty) September 23, 2016
Update 11:19am: Chief Putney says this will be his last update on the investigation on the death of Keith Lamont Scott as the case has been turned over to the State Bureau of Investigations.
#CMPD chief says he won’t give anymore updates on death of #KeithLamontScott since SBI has taken over investigation https://t.co/T6i8AHmTy2
— WCCB, Charlotte’s CW (@WCCBCharlotte) September 23, 2016
Update 11:17am: Suspect in the shooting of Justin Carr Tuesday night outside the Omni Hotel in Uptown Charlotte, has been taken into custody.
#CMPD: at 7am suspect in #justincarr murder investigation taken into custody. WATCH LIVE: https://t.co/T6i8AHmTy2 #CLTProtest #cltnews
— WCCB, Charlotte’s CW (@WCCBCharlotte) September 23, 2016
Update: 11:05am: Charlotte Mayor Jennifer Roberts and CMPD Chief Kerr Putney talks to the media.
#CMPD: 3 officers and one national guardsman injured during last night’s protests. WATCH LIVE: https://t.co/T6i8AHmTy2 #WCCB #CLTProtest
— WCCB, Charlotte’s CW (@WCCBCharlotte) September 23, 2016
#CMPD: at 9pm we requested the curfew after hearing intel that protesters from SC would be coming into city https://t.co/T6i8AHmTy2 #WCCB
— WCCB, Charlotte’s CW (@WCCBCharlotte) September 23, 2016
#Charlotte Mayor: Curfew means all bars and restaurants must close by midnight in Charlotte. WATCH LIVE: https://t.co/T6i8AHmTy2 #WCCB #NEWS
— WCCB, Charlotte’s CW (@WCCBCharlotte) September 23, 2016
Update: 9:26am: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools has issued a statement for students threatening to protest in schools throughout the district today:
“CMS students have a right to peacefully protest, however walking out of class or school is a violation of the Code of Student Conduct which outlines disciplinary consequences.”
Update: 9:19am: Duke Energy announces that they will resume a regular schedule for employees today.
Update: 8:54am: Following recent riots in Uptown Charlotte and damage to area businesses, the EpiCentre has announced they will reopen today.
No word on how long they will be open today since the curfew is still scheduled to take effect again tonight.
Update: 6am: The curfew for Charlotte has expired, but will resume again tonight at midnight.
Continue to Thursday as it happened.