'Charlotte protesters hit streets for 4th night after police shooting'
'Protesters gathered in Charlotte Friday for the fourth night of demonstrations
following the family’s release of the video of the shooting death of Keith Lamont
Scott.
Several dozen people gathered at a park and then marched through Charlotte’s
business district with signs, the Associated Press reported.
One marcher had a sign that said “Just Stop The Killing,” while another had a
banner that said “Just Release the Tapes.”
Protesters have sought the release of police footage of the shooting earlier this
week of Keith Lamont Scott by a police officer.
They were watched by National Guard members posted in front of many downtown
buildings.
Scott’s family on Friday released a two-and-a-half minute video of the shooting,
which CBS News has not authenticated.
The video does not indicate whether Scott had a gun. Police have said he was
armed, but witnesses say he held only a book.
Scott’s wife, Rakeyia Scott, tells officers that he has a TBI, or traumatic brain injury.
At one point, she tells her husband to get out of the car so police don’t break the
windows. She also tells him, “don’t do it,” but it’s not clear exactly what she means...'
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'Protesters gathered in Charlotte Friday for the fourth night of demonstrations
following the family’s release of the video of the shooting death of Keith Lamont
Scott.
Several dozen people gathered at a park and then marched through Charlotte’s
business district with signs, the Associated Press reported.
One marcher had a sign that said “Just Stop The Killing,” while another had a
banner that said “Just Release the Tapes.”
Protesters have sought the release of police footage of the shooting earlier this
week of Keith Lamont Scott by a police officer.
They were watched by National Guard members posted in front of many downtown
buildings.
Scott’s family on Friday released a two-and-a-half minute video of the shooting,
which CBS News has not authenticated.
The video does not indicate whether Scott had a gun. Police have said he was
armed, but witnesses say he held only a book.
Scott’s wife, Rakeyia Scott, tells officers that he has a TBI, or traumatic brain injury.
At one point, she tells her husband to get out of the car so police don’t break the
windows. She also tells him, “don’t do it,” but it’s not clear exactly what she means...'
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