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Charlotte Stops Funding Police Chemical Agents Amid Protests

The Charlotte City Council has voted to stop funding chemical agents for police use after the city’s police boxed in and gassed demonstrators protesting the death of George Floyd.

CMPD Looking For 5 Protesters Involved In Altercation With Capt. Brad Koch

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are requesting the public's help identifying five individuals in connection with an altercation involving Captain Brad Koch outside of the Government Center Monday.

Charlotte Student's 'Justice Rock' Vandalized, Classmates, Community Rally To Support Message Of Peace

The rock is a symbol of justice against racial inequality and police brutality

More Protests & Marches Held Across Uptown Charlotte

It's the 11th night of protests in Charlotte. Multiple groups held events in Uptown, calling for changes to police tactics and changes to how police departments are funded.

Police Officers Walk Through A Cloud Of Tear Gas, Thursday, May 28

Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office Says They Will No Longer Use Tear Gas

The Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) is changing its Use of Force Policy and is removing the use of tear gas from its policy.

Pedestrian Seriously Injured In North Charlotte Hit-And-Run

Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives are requesting the public’s assistance in an investigation into a North Charlotte hit-and-run that left a victim seriously injured.

Coronavirus State Of Emergency Explained

Gov. Cooper Says Coronavirus Metrics Are Going In The Wrong Direction

Gov. Roy Cooper says coronavirus metrics are going in the wrong direction. North Carolina COVID-19 stats show there are currently 739 people hospitalized due to the coronavirus, the highest day of hospitalizations since the beginning of the pandemic.

GOP Lawmakers Push Bill To Keep Trump, RNC In North Carolina

Republican lawmakers in North Carolina are planning to vote this week on a measure that would allow President Donald Trump to speak in front of a packed Republican National Convention without some of the restrictions officials have required elsewhere to stop the spread of the coronavirus.

CMPD investigates deadly crash on Wilkinson Blvd

CMPD: Two South Charlotte Homicide Suspects Located In Arkansas

Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department have charged two suspects for their involvement in the murder of Oscar Steele, who was found shot in a South Charlotte parking lot.

Police: One Dead, One Injured In Matthews Shooting

Matthews Police are conducting a death investigation after a man died following an early Sunday morning shooting.

NCHSAA To Allow Sports To Resume On June 15 With Phased Approach

The North Carolina High School Athletics Association has announced its decision to lift its current dead period on June 15 and allow sports to resume.

11-Year-Old Shot While Playing In West Charlotte Parking Lot

Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department are investigating after an 11-year-old was shot while playing in the parking lot of a West Charlotte apartment complex.

Queen City Unity Executive Director Speaks Out After CPI Security Fallout

Following comments made by CPI Security CEO Ken Gill the company continues to lose partnerships with various sports teams.

POLITICAL WRAP: CMPD & Chemical Agents; Protest Reaction Worldwide

Monday night, Charlotte City Council will talk about the use of chemical agents on protesters. It comes as the SBI is looking into tactics officers used on Tuesday night. Also, how protests for racial justice across the country are now getting worldwide attention.

NASCAR Looks To Steer Clear Of Protests Over George Floyd

Maybe it’s not surprising this mostly white sport seemed hesitant to join the national outrage over the death of George Floyd while in police custody — a striking contrast to its rush to be the first major sport to return during the coronavirus pandemic.