Tag: 2016 Charlotte Riots

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Family Expected to Sue Charlotte Police Over 2016 Fatal OIS That Sparked Riots

The district attorney determined the officer who pulled the trigger was justified in the shooting. CMPD also cleared the officer of any wrongdoing in its internal investigation. More Here. More Here.

August 21, 2018

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Video: Family Expected to Sue Charlotte Police Over 2016 Fatal OIS That Sparked Riots

The district attorney determined the officer who pulled the trigger was justified in the shooting. CMPD also cleared the officer of any wrongdoing in its internal investigation.

August 21, 2018

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Charlotte Refuses to Settle with Family Over Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting that Sparked Riots

“The city has refused to make any settlement offer whatsoever and has rejected all efforts to amicably settle the matter out of court,” said Justin Bamberg, who represents the Scott family.

February 28, 2018

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Charlotte Officer Will Not be Disciplined Over Shooting that Sparked Rioting

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has determined that an officer followed proper procedures when he fatally shot Keith Lamont Scott last fall and will not be disciplined.

April 21, 2017

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Charlotte OIS That Sparked Rioting Ruled "Lawful"

Mecklenburg County, NC, district attorney Andrew Murray said Wednesday morning that Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officer Brentley Vinson acted lawfully when he shot and killed Keith Scott in a case that touched off several nights of riots and protests in the city. No charges will be filed against the officer. More Here.

November 30, 2016

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Video: Charlotte OIS That Sparked Rioting Ruled "Lawful"

Mecklenburg County, NC, district attorney Andrew Murray said Wednesday morning that Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officer Brentley Vinson acted lawfully when he shot and killed Keith Scott in a case that touched off several nights of riots and protests in the city. No charges will be filed against the officer.

November 30, 2016

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Details of Charlotte Riots Released in Lawsuit Filings

According to the city’s chronology, evidence technicians began to be escorted from the scene about four hours after an officer shot Scott. Darkness fell and menacing crowds gathered around them.

October 31, 2016

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Police Group Slams CNN for Deceptive Edit of Charlotte Shooting Video

A law enforcement group is charging CNN edited video of the controversial police shooting of a Charlotte, N.C., man last month to make officers look bad.

October 4, 2016

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Charlotte Police HQ Evacuated After K-9 Alerts on "Suspicious Package"

Charlotte-Mecklenburg police removed a suspicious package from the department's uptown headquarters Tuesday night. More Here.

September 27, 2016

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Video: Charlotte Police HQ Evacuated After K-9 Alerts on "Suspicious Package"

Charlotte-Mecklenburg police removed a suspicious package from the department's uptown headquarters Tuesday night.

September 27, 2016

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Man Killed by Charlotte Officer Last Week Carried Stolen Gun, Family Knew It

The order, filed in Gaston County, said that Scott hit his child in the head with his fist, kicked his wife and threatened to kill them with his gun. More Here.

September 27, 2016

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Protesters Demand Charlotte Police Chief, Mayor Resign

During Monday night's city council meeting, protesters packed into the city's government center and asked Charlotte Mayor Jennifer Roberts and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Kerr Putney to resign. More Here.

September 27, 2016