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Keith Scott's Criminal History

Police say Scott had a gun the day he was killed. And in older court records, his wife also says that he had a firearm, and even threatened his family with it.

Police Identify Suspect In Wednesday's SWAT Standoff

Police have identified the suspect as 18-year-old John Sowell.

Chief Putney Vows To Be More Transparent Moving Forward

Outrage from the community came after Chief Putney refused to release police footage of the Keith Scott shooting.

Teenager Opens Fire At Elementary School, Injuring 3

ANDERSON CO., SC-- A teenager opened fire at an elementary school playground, injuring two students and one teacher, one student is critical. It happened at Townville Elementary, about two and a half hours…

Large Police Presence On Scene Of A Burned Car In North Charlotte

There is a large police presence on Boxmeer Drive at Statesville Road in north Charlotte.

Tebow Homers In 1st At-Bat For Mets In Instructional Debut

New York Mets prospect Tim Tebow homered on the first pitch he saw Wednesday in his instructional league debut against the St. Louis Cardinals club.

Panthers' Tolbert Pays $3,900 Auto Repair Bill In Coins

Carolina Panthers running back Mike Tolbert paid a $3,900 auto repair bill in coins after a dispute with a local repair shop.

Investigators Say No Explosives Present In Package Found At CMPD

Investigators say that the package found at CMPD Tuesday evening was not a bomb.

Students & Faculty At UNCC March As One Against Racial Injustice

Students, faculty, and staff come together at UNCC to march against inequality and police brutality.

Police Seeking Public Assistance Identifying Kangaroo Express Robbery Suspect

Detectives with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Armed Robbery Unit are seeking the public’s help in identifying the suspect responsible for an armed robbery at a Kangaroo Express.

10 Things to Know for Wednesday

Here's the top stories, upcoming events, and stories that will be talked about today.

Meck. Co. Commissioners Speak Out On Protests

CHARLOTTE, NC-- Mecklenburg County Commissioners met this afternoon in a special session to discuss ways to address the concerns of people protesting the shooting of Keith Scott. The board unanimously approved a resolution…

911 Recordings Released From First Night Of Protests

CHARLOTTE, NC-- We're hearing for the first time the calls truck drivers made to 9-1-1 last Tuesday when rioters shut down Interstate 85 and started looting the 18 Wheelers. The protests began Tuesday…

Suspicious Package Removed From CMPD Headquarters Uptown

CMPD has evacuated their Uptown headquarters after a suspicious package was found in the mail room Tuesday afternoon.

Cabarrus County Senator Hartsell Charged With Misusing Campaign Funds

North Carolina State Senator Fletcher Lee Hartsell, Jr. has been indicted on money laundering, wire fraud, and mail fraud charges.

Police Searching For Smash And Grab Suspects In Gastonia

Police need help identifying suspects accused of breaking into a business and stealing televisions.

CMPD Releases 911 Calls After Protesters Shut Down I-85, Break Into Tractor Trailers

CMPD released several 911 calls after protesters shut down I-85 and started breaking into tractor trailers that were stuck on the interstate.

Reports Of Plastic Prompt Recall Of Tyson Chicken Nuggets

Tyson Foods Inc. says it's voluntarily recalling more than 132,000 pounds of chicken nuggets after receiving reports that "hard, white plastic" was found in some nuggets.

Panthers To Re-Sign Defensive Tackle Kyle Love

The Carolina Panthers are set to re-sign defensive tackle Kyle Love prior to Sunday's matchup with the Atlanta Falcons.

UNC Player Accused Of Sexual Battery Says He's Not A Rapist

A North Carolina football player facing charges of sexual battery and assault on a female student says the two had consensual sex and that he did not rape nor drug her.