Protests erupt after deadly police shooting in Charlotte, N.C.
Protests erupt after deadly police shooting in Charlotte, N.C
Police and protesters carry a seriously wounded protester into the parking area of the the Omni Hotel during a march to protest the death of Keith Scott September 21, 2016 in Carolina. Scott, who was black, was shot and killed at an apartment complex near UNC Charlotte by police officers, who say they warned Scott to drop a gun he was allegedly holding. (Brian Blanco/Getty Images)
Protests erupt after deadly police shooting in Charlotte, N.C
A man is hit with pepper spray paint balls in uptown Charlotte, NC during a protest of the police shooting of Keith Scott, in Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S. September 21, 2016. (Jason Miczek/Reuters)
Protests erupt after deadly police shooting in Charlotte, N.C
Two women embrace while looking at a police officer in uptown Charlotte, NC during a protest of the police shooting of Keith Scott, in Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S. September 21, 2016. (Jason Miczek/Reuters)
Protests erupt after deadly police shooting in Charlotte, N.C
Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officers begin to move protesters down a street in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016. Authorities in Charlotte tried to quell public anger Wednesday after a police officer shot a black man, but a dusk prayer vigil turned into a second night of violence, with police firing tear gas at angry protesters and a man being critically wounded by gunfire. North Carolina’s governor declared a state of emergency in the city. (Jeff Siner/The Charlotte Observer via AP)
Protests erupt after deadly police shooting in Charlotte, N.C
Demonstrators march against the Charlotte police shooting of Keith Lamont Scott in Manhattan, New York, U.S., September 21, 2016. (Andrew Kelly/Reuters)
Protests erupt after deadly police shooting in Charlotte, N.C
Debris falls upon Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officers and protesters as officers began to push protesters from the intersection near the Epicentre in Charlotte, N.C. Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016. Authorities in Charlotte tried to quell public anger Wednesday after a police officer shot a black man, but a dusk prayer vigil turned into a second night of violence, with police firing tear gas at angry protesters and a man being critically wounded by gunfire. North Carolina’s governor declared a state of emergency in the city. (Jeff Siner/The Charlotte Observer via AP)
Protests erupt after deadly police shooting in Charlotte, N.C
A woman marches against the Charlotte police shooting of Keith Lamont Scott in Manhattan, New York, U.S., September 21, 2016. (Andrew Kelly/Reuters)
Protests erupt after deadly police shooting in Charlotte, N.C
A protester, center, yells to other protesters as Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officers, left, look on in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016. The yelling protester was later taken into custody. Authorities in Charlotte tried to quell public anger Wednesday after a police officer shot a black man, but a dusk prayer vigil turned into a second night of violence, with police firing tear gas at angry protesters and a man being critically wounded by gunfire. North Carolina’s governor declared a state of emergency in the city. (Jeff Siner/The Charlotte Observer via AP)
Protests erupt after deadly police shooting in Charlotte, N.C
A protester, center, is taken into custody by Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officers in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016. Authorities in Charlotte tried to quell public anger Wednesday after a police officer shot a black man, but a dusk prayer vigil turned into a second night of violence, with police firing tear gas at angry protesters and a man being critically wounded by gunfire. North Carolina’s governor declared a state of emergency in the city. (Jeff Siner/The Charlotte Observer via AP)
Protests erupt after deadly police shooting in Charlotte, N.C
People maneuver amongst tear gas in uptown Charlotte, NC during a protest of the police shooting of Keith Scott, in Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S. September 21, 2016. (Jason Miczek/Reuters)
Protests erupt after deadly police shooting in Charlotte, N.C
Protesters stop at an intersection blocked by bicycle officers along Trade Street in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016. With officials refusing to release any video of the Tuesday shooting of 43-year-old Keith Lamont Scott, anger built as two starkly different versions emerged: Police say Scott disregarded repeated demands to drop his gun, while neighborhood residents say he was holding a book, not a weapon, as he waited for his son to get off the school bus. (Jeff Siner/The Charlotte Observer via AP)
Protests erupt after deadly police shooting in Charlotte, N.C
A man stands on a car in uptown Charlotte, NC to protest the police shooting of Keith Scott, in Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S. September 21, 2016. (Jason Miczek/Reuters)
Protests erupt after deadly police shooting in Charlotte, N.C
A protester walks in front of CMPD officers in riot gear with a sign reading “All Lives Matter We Are 1” in Charlotte, N.C. Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016. Authorities in Charlotte tried to quell public anger Wednesday after a police officer shot a black man, but a dusk prayer vigil turned into a second night of violence, with police firing tear gas at angry protesters and a man being critically wounded by gunfire. North Carolina’s governor declared a state of emergency in the city. (Jeff Siner/The Charlotte Observer via AP)
Protests erupt after deadly police shooting in Charlotte, N.C
People gather in front of the Ritz-Carlton in uptown Charlotte, NC during a protest of the police shooting of Keith Scott, in Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S. September 21, 2016. (Jason Miczek/Reuters)
Protests erupt after deadly police shooting in Charlotte, N.C
Lameka Jackson shouts to fellow activists in uptown Charlotte, NC to protest the police shooting of Keith Scott, in Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S. September 21, 2016. (Jason Miczek/Reuters)
Protests erupt after deadly police shooting in Charlotte, N.C
Police hold their lines in uptown Charlotte, NC during a protest of the police shooting of Keith Scott, in Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S. September 21, 2016. (Jason Miczek/Reuters)
Protests erupt after deadly police shooting in Charlotte, N.C.
Demonstrators protest Tuesday’s fatal police shooting of Keith Lamont Scott in Charlotte, N.C. on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016. Protesters rushed police in riot gear at a downtown Charlotte hotel and officers have fired tear gas to disperse the crowd. At least one person was injured in the confrontation, though it wasn’t immediately clear how. Firefighters rushed in to pull the man to a waiting ambulance. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Protests erupt after deadly police shooting in Charlotte, N.C.
People gather for a vigil at the scene of Tuesday’s police shooting of Keith Lamont Scott at The Village at College Downs apartment complex in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Protests erupt after deadly police shooting in Charlotte, N.C.
A man squats near a pool of blood after a man was injured during a protest of Tuesday’s fatal police shooting of Keith Lamont Scott in Charlotte, N.C. on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016. Protesters rushed police in riot gear at a downtown Charlotte hotel and officers have fired tear gas to disperse the crowd. At least one person was injured in the confrontation, though it wasn’t immediately clear how. Firefighters rushed in to pull the man to a waiting ambulance. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Protests erupt after deadly police shooting in Charlotte, N.C.
Demonstrators protest Tuesday’s fatal police shooting of Keith Lamont Scott in Charlotte, N.C. on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016. Protesters rushed police in riot gear at a downtown Charlotte hotel and officers have fired tear gas to disperse the crowd. At least one person was injured in the confrontation, though it wasn’t immediately clear how. Firefighters rushed in to pull the man to a waiting ambulance. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Protests erupt after deadly police shooting in Charlotte, N.C.
Demonstrators protest Tuesday’s fatal police shooting of Keith Lamont Scott in Charlotte, N.C. on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016. Authorities tried to quell public anger and correct what they characterized as false information Wednesday after a night of looting and arson added Charlotte to the list of U.S. cities that have erupted in violence over the death of a black man at the hands of police.With officials refusing to release any video of the shooting of 43-year-old Keith Lamont Scott, two starkly different versions emerged: Police say Scott disregarded repeated demands to drop his gun, while neighborhood residents say he was holding a book, not a weapon, as he waited for his son to get off the school bus. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Protests erupt after deadly police shooting in Charlotte, N.C.
Demonstrators protest Tuesday’s fatal police shooting of Keith Lamont Scott in Charlotte, N.C. on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016. Protesters rushed police in riot gear at a downtown Charlotte hotel and officers have fired tear gas to disperse the crowd. At least one person was injured in the confrontation, though it wasn’t immediately clear how. Firefighters rushed in to pull the man to a waiting ambulance. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Protests erupt after deadly police shooting in Charlotte, N.C.
Police fire teargas as protestors converge on downtown following Tuesday’s police shooting of Keith Lamont Scott in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016. Protesters have rushed police in riot gear at a downtown Charlotte hotel and officers have fired tear gas to disperse the crowd. At least one person was injured in the confrontation, though it wasn’t immediately clear how. Firefighters rushed in to pull the man to a waiting ambulance. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Protests erupt after deadly police shooting in Charlotte, N.C.
People gather for a vigil at the scene of Tuesday’s police shooting of Keith Lamont Scott at The Village at College Downs apartment complex in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Protests erupt after deadly police shooting in Charlotte, N.C.
Demonstrators protest Tuesday’s fatal police shooting of Keith Lamont Scott in Charlotte, N.C. on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016. Protesters rushed police in riot gear at a downtown Charlotte hotel and officers have fired tear gas to disperse the crowd. At least one person was injured in the confrontation, though it wasn’t immediately clear how. Firefighters rushed in to pull the man to a waiting ambulance. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Protests erupt after deadly police shooting in Charlotte, N.C.
Police fire teargas as protestors converge on downtown following Tuesday’s police shooting of Keith Lamont Scott in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016. Protesters have rushed police in riot gear at a downtown Charlotte hotel and officers have fired tear gas to disperse the crowd. At least one person was injured in the confrontation, though it wasn’t immediately clear how. Firefighters rushed in to pull the man to a waiting ambulance. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Protests erupt after deadly police shooting in Charlotte, N.C.
Protestors block an intersection near the Transit Center as they march uptown in Charlotte, N.C., on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016. The protestors were rallying against the fatal shooting of Keith Lamont Scott by police on Tuesday evening in the University City area. (Jeff Siner/The Charlotte Observer/TNS via Getty Images)
Protests erupt after deadly police shooting in Charlotte, N.C.
Police in riot gear stand guard in downtown following Tuesday’s police shooting of Keith Lamont Scott in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016. Protesters rushed police in riot gear at a downtown Charlotte hotel and officers have fired tear gas to disperse the crowd. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Protests erupt after deadly police shooting in Charlotte, N.C.
Protestors confront bicycle officers along Trade Street in Charlotte, N.C., on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016. The protestors were rallying against the fatal shooting of Keith Lamont Scott by police on Tuesday evening in the University City area. (Jeff Siner/The Charlotte Observer/TNS via Getty Images)
Protests erupt after deadly police shooting in Charlotte, N.C.
A woman holds a candle as people gather for a vigil at the scene of Tuesday’s police shooting of Keith Lamont Scott at The Village at College Downs apartment complex in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Protests erupt after deadly police shooting in Charlotte, N.C.
Protestors block an intersection at Trade and Tryon Streets in Charlotte, N.C., on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016. The protestors were rallying against the fatal shooting of Keith Lamont Scott by police on Tuesday evening in the University City area. (Jeff Siner/The Charlotte Observer/TNS via Getty Images)
Protests erupt after deadly police shooting in Charlotte, N.C.
Protestors march behind a bicycle officer along Trade Street in Charlotte, N.C., on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016. The protestors were rallying against the fatal shooting of Keith Lamont Scott by police on Tuesday evening in the University City area. (Jeff Siner/The Charlotte Observer/TNS via Getty Images)
Protests erupt after deadly police shooting in Charlotte, N.C.
A protestor blocks an intersection at Trade and Tryon Streets in Charlotte, N.C., on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016. The protestors were rallying against the fatal shooting of Keith Lamont Scott by police on Tuesday evening in the University City area. (Jeff Siner/The Charlotte Observer/TNS via Getty Images)
Protests erupt after deadly police shooting in Charlotte, N.C.
Protestors block an intersection near the Transit Center as they march uptown in Charlotte, N.C., on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016. The protestors were rallying against the fatal shooting of Keith Lamont Scott by police on Tuesday evening in the University City area. (Jeff Siner/The Charlotte Observer/TNS via Getty Images)
Protests erupt after deadly police shooting in Charlotte, N.C.
Police clash with protestors as residents and activists protest the death of Keith Scott September 21, 2016 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Scott, who was black, was shot and killed at an apartment complex near UNC Charlotte by police officers, who say they warned Scott to drop a gun he was allegedly holding. (Brian Blanco/Getty Images)
Protests erupt after deadly police shooting in Charlotte, N.C.
Police clash with protestors as residents and activists protest the death of Keith Scott September 21, 2016 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Scott, who was black, was shot and killed at an apartment complex near UNC Charlotte by police officers, who say they warned Scott to drop a gun he was allegedly holding. (Brian Blanco/Getty Images)
Protests erupt after deadly police shooting in Charlotte, N.C.
A demonstrator reacts as residents and activists protest the death of Keith Scott September 21, 2016 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Scott, who was black, was shot and killed at an apartment complex near UNC Charlotte by police officers, who say they warned Scott to drop a gun he was allegedly holding. (Brian Blanco/Getty Images)
Protests erupt after deadly police shooting in Charlotte, N.C.
Police officers face off with protestors on the I-85 (Interstate 85) during protests following the death of a man shot by a police officer on September 21, 2016 in Charlotte, N.C. (Sean Rayford/Getty Images)
Protests erupt after deadly police shooting in Charlotte, N.C.
Officers stand in formation in front of protesters in Charlotte, N.C. on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2016. Authorities used tear gas to disperse protesters in an overnight demonstration that broke out Tuesday after Keith Lamont Scott was fatally shot by an officer at an apartment complex. (Jeff Siner/The Charlotte Observer via AP)
Protests erupt after deadly police shooting in Charlotte, N.C.
A protester stands with his left arm extended and fist clenched in front of a line of police officers in Charlotte, N.C. on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2016. (Jeff Siner/The Charlotte Observer via AP)
Protests erupt after deadly police shooting in Charlotte, N.C.
Police officers form a line in front of protesters in Charlotte, N.C., Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2016. Authorities used tear gas to disperse protesters in an overnight demonstration that broke out Tuesday after Keith Lamont Scott was fatally shot by an officer at an apartment complex. (Jeff Siner/The Charlotte Observer via AP)
Protests erupt after deadly police shooting in Charlotte, N.C.
A police officer attempts to extinguish a fire on the I-85 (Interstate 85) during protests following the death of a man shot by a police officer on September 21, 2016 in Charlotte, N.C. (Sean Rayford/Getty Images)
Protests erupt after deadly police shooting in Charlotte, N.C.
Protestors block traffic on the I-85 (Interstate 85) during protests of an officer-involved fatal shooting September 20, 2016 in Charlotte, N.C. (Sean Rayford/Getty Images)
Protests erupt after deadly police shooting in Charlotte, N.C.
Protestors block traffic on the I-85 (Interstate 85) during protests following the death of a man shot by a police officer on September 21, 2016 in Charlotte, N.C. (Sean Rayford/Getty Images)
Protests erupt after deadly police shooting in Charlotte, N.C.
Protestors run from a gas canister after blocking traffic on the I-85 (Interstate 85) during protests following the death of a man shot by a police officer on September 21, 2016 in Charlotte, N.C. (Sean Rayford/Getty Images)
Protests erupt after deadly police shooting in Charlotte, N.C.
A protestor reacts to a sprayed deterrent while blocking traffic on the I-85 (Interstate 85) during protests following the death of a man shot by a police officer on September 21, 2016 in Charlotte, N.C. (Sean Rayford/Getty Images)
Protests erupt after deadly police shooting in Charlotte, N.C.
Police officers walk through a haze during a protest in Charlotte, N.C., on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2016. Protests erupt after deadly police shooting in Charlotte, N.C. (Jeff Siner/The Charlotte Observer via AP)
Protests erupt after deadly police shooting in Charlotte, N.C.
Protesters approach police in Charlotte, N.C., Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2016. (Jeff Siner/The Charlotte Observer via AP)
Protests erupt after deadly police shooting in Charlotte, N.C.
Police stand in formation in Charlotte, N.C., Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2016. (Jeff Siner/The Charlotte Observer via AP)
Protests erupt after deadly police shooting in Charlotte, N.C.
A protester holds a sign in Charlotte, N.C., on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2016. Authorities used tear gas to disperse protesters in an overnight demonstration that broke out Tuesday after Keith Lamont Scott was fatally shot by an officer at an apartment complex. (Jeff Siner/The Charlotte Observer via AP)
Protests erupt after deadly police shooting in Charlotte, N.C.
Protesters demonstrate in Charlotte, N.C., Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2016. Authorities used tear gas to disperse protesters in an overnight demonstration that broke out Tuesday after Keith Lamont Scott was fatally shot by an officer at an apartment complex. (Jeff Siner/The Charlotte Observer via AP)
Protests erupt after deadly police shooting in Charlotte, N.C.
A protester stands with arms raised near a line of officers in Charlotte, N.C., on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2016. Authorities used tear gas to disperse protesters in an overnight demonstration that broke out Tuesday after Keith Lamont Scott was fatally shot by an officer at an apartment complex. (Jeff Siner/The Charlotte Observer via AP)
Protests erupt after deadly police shooting in Charlotte, N.C.
Protesters demonstrate in front of police in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016. (Jeff Siner/The Charlotte Observer via AP)
Protests erupt after deadly police shooting in Charlotte, N.C.
Police officers wearing riot gear block a road during protests after police fatally shot Keith Lamont Scott in the parking lot of an apartment complex in Charlotte, N.C., on Sept. 20, 2016. (REUTERS/Adam Rhew/Charlotte Magazine)
Protests erupt after deadly police shooting in Charlotte, N.C.
Protesters surround a police vehicle in Charlotte, N.C. on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2016. (Jeff Siner/The Charlotte Observer via AP)
Protests erupt after deadly police shooting in Charlotte, N.C.
Police officers wearing riot gear block a road during protests after police fatally shot Keith Lamont Scott in the parking lot of an apartment complex in Charlotte, N.C., on Sept. 20, 2016. (REUTERS/Adam Rhew/Charlotte Magazine)
Protests erupt after deadly police shooting in Charlotte, N.C.
A woman displays her hands during a rally/prayer vigil at Marshall Park in Charlotte, N.C., on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016. The protestors were rallying against the fatal shooting of Keith Lamont Scott by police on Tuesday evening in the University City area. (Jeff Siner/The Charlotte Observer/TNS via Getty Images)
Protests erupt after deadly police shooting in Charlotte, N.C.
Charlotte police work the scene of a shooting on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2016 in Charlotte, N.C. (Jeff Siner/The Charlotte Observer via AP)
Protests erupt after deadly police shooting in Charlotte, N.C.
People gather on a hill as Charlotte police work the scene of a shooting on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2016. (Jeff Siner/The Charlotte Observer via AP)
Protests erupt after deadly police shooting in Charlotte, N.C.
Charlotte police work the scene of a shooting on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2016 in Charlotte, N.C. (Jeff Siner/The Charlotte Observer via AP)
Protests erupt after deadly police shooting in Charlotte, N.C.
An investigation scene is shown Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016 at an apartment complex where 43-year-old Keith Lamont Scott was shot by police Tuesday,in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jeffrey S. Collins)
A prayer vigil in honor of Keith Lamont Scott turned into a violent protest Wednesday night in Charlotte, North Carolina, prompting the governor to declare a state of emergency, as riot gear-wearing police fired small canisters of tear gas at bottle-throwing demonstrators while on of the protesters was also in critical condition on life support after being shot by another civilian.
“Governor Pat McCrory has declared a State of Emergency upon the request Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Chief Kerr Putney,” read a statement from the governor’s office. “The governor has also initiated efforts to deploy the North Carolina National Guard and the State Highway Patrol to assist local law enforcement.”
Earlier in the evening, governor McCrory said, “Upon a very recent request of Chief Putney, the State Highway Patrol is sending in troopers to further help the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department.”
The city of Charlotte initially tweeted that the protester was fatally shot by the other civilian, but later tweeted, “CORRECTION UPDATE: Civilian who suffered gunshot wound during protests is on life support, critical condition. Not deceased.” The initial tweet also said police “did not fire shot” at the protester.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department spokeswoman Cindy Wallace said Wednesday night of the shot protester, “Officers responded to North College Street and East Trade Street to an ADW [assault with a deadly weapon] call for service at approximately 8:31 p.m. One person was located with an apparent gunshot wound and transported to CMC Main [Carolinas Medical Center]. This is all the information I have at this time.”
Scott is the armed man who was fatally shot by Charlotte-Mecklenburg police at an apartment complex Tuesday. His wife issued a statement Wednesday afternoon addressing the protesters, and urging them to exercise restraint against law enforcement officers. (GMA)
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