Live updates: Will Charlotte protests remain peaceful? | Charlotte Observer

Protesters were marching in the streets of Charlotte Thursday following Tuesday’s fatal shooting of an African-American man, 43-year-old Keith Lamont Scott, by a police officer in the University City area.

Protests turned violent Wednesday. According to police, 44 demonstrators were arrested. Five officers and nine civilians were injured.

 

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This story was originally published September 22, 2016 at 5:52 PM with the headline "Live updates: Will Charlotte protests remain peaceful?."