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Updated: CMPD released the video to the media at 6:30 p.m. In a 30 minute press conference, Charlotte Police Chief Kerr Putney reiterated what he’s said consistently: The videos do not show that Keith Lamont Scott had a gun or that it was pointed it at police officers. Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Putney did say, however, […]
https://www.facebook.com/NBCCharlotte/videos/1272708926103928/ Charlotte NAACP leaders just announced in a news conference (above) that video will in fact be released by Charlotte police in the shooting death of Keith Lamont Scott who was gunned down earlier this week. https://twitter.com/wcnc/status/779768957934985216 The U.S. Justice Department has launched an investigation also into the case however a city spokesman could not confirm […]
Presidential nominee Hillary Clinton tweeted that Charlotte should release the tape. Clinton’s tweet posted after national news outlets released a video of Keith Lamont Scott’s wife’s phone footage of the moments leading up to his shooting death. Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Chief Kerr Putney has said that releasing the tape could hinder the investigation. In a press conference this […]
On Thursday, Mayor Jennifer Roberts implemented a curfew for the entire city of Charlotte. Nearly everyone with the exception of police, paramedics, emergency personnel, other public employees and the media must be off the roads from midnight until 6 a.m. Business such as bars and restaurants are expected to close at midnight. The list of people exempt […]
Keith Lamont Scott’s family released video footage recorded by his wife in the moments that led up to the fatal shooting of Scott. His wife, Rakeyia, can be heard saying that he doesn’t have a gun. “He has no weapon,” Rakeyia Scott can be heard saying. The video doesn’t show exactly what happened during the […]
Hundreds of protestors took over the streets of Uptown on Wednesday in a mostly peaceful protest in response to the fatal police shooting of Keith Lamont Scott. Marchers chanted to see the tapes and slogans of unity as they walked more than eight miles circling the Center City primarily near the EpiCentre. The only thing […]
This Sunday, September 25th, the Carolina Panthers will take on the Minnesota Vikings at 1pm at the Bank Of America Stadium! At this moment the game will proceed as scheduled. However, the NFL is continuously consulting city officials and law enforcement about the security of Sunday’s game. Keep listening to Old School 105.3 for more detail […]
In this week’s installment of Radio One’s ‘Back to School with the History Maker’s Program,’ ‘COMMUNITY VOICES’ host Ron Holland talks with Journalist, Mary C. Curtis.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg police Chief Kerr Putney announced the arrest of a suspect, in the death of 26 yr old Justin Carr. Carr was shot Wednesday night shooting during the violent protests over the police shooting death of Keith Lamont Scott. Rayquan Borum is suspected of firing a pistol into a crowd with one round hitting Carr in the head. […]
After a peaceful night of protests, there are reports of protests at various schools across the Charlotte area today. CMS released the following statement in response: “CMS principals are working closely with staff and students to provide appropriate ways for students to share feelings and ask questions regarding recent events. Our goal at CMS is […]
UPDATED Thursday, September 22 8:55 PM: Current reports show that Justin Carr passed early evening on Thursday. Prayers are with his family. A state of emergency was declared last night in Charlotte as protests continued over the police shooting of Keith Lamont Scott on Tuesday. Police Chief Kerr Putney said in during a press conference that […]