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Charlotte police shooting ignites protests

Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department officers deploy outside of Bank of America Stadium prior to the game between the Minnesota Vikings and Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on Sept. 25, 2016 in Charlotte, N.C.  Charlotte has been the site of civil unrest since Keith Lamont Scott, 43, was shot and killed by police officers at an apartment complex near UNC Charlotte.
Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department officers deploy outside of Bank of America Stadium prior to the game between the Minnesota Vikings and Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on Sept. 25, 2016 in Charlotte, N.C. Charlotte has been the site of civil unrest since Keith Lamont Scott, 43, was shot and killed by police officers at an apartment complex near UNC Charlotte.
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Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department deploy outside of Bank of America Stadium prior to the game between the Carolina Panthers and the Minnesota Vikings on Sept. 25, 2016 in Charlotte, N.C.
Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department deploy outside of Bank of America Stadium prior to the game between the Carolina Panthers and the Minnesota Vikings on Sept. 25, 2016 in Charlotte, N.C.
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Protesters lock arms outside the Charlotte Police Dept. in Charlotte, N.C., after ignoring the curfew on Sept. 25, 2016. Protesters came together for the fifth night to protest Tuesday's fatal police shooting of Keith Lamont Scott.
Protesters lock arms outside the Charlotte Police Dept. in Charlotte, N.C., after ignoring the curfew on Sept. 25, 2016. Protesters came together for the fifth night to protest Tuesday's fatal police shooting of Keith Lamont Scott.
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Protesters confront Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officers at the intersection of Church Street on Sept. 24 ,2016.
Protesters confront Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officers at the intersection of Church Street on Sept. 24 ,2016.
Jeff Siner, The Charlotte Observer Via AP
Protesters march down Trade St. in Charlotte, N.C., on Sept. 24, 2016.
Protesters march down Trade St. in Charlotte, N.C., on Sept. 24, 2016.
Jeff Siner, The Charlotte Observer Via AP
Protesters march down South Blvd. into Charlotte, N.C.,  Sept. 24, 2016.
Protesters march down South Blvd. into Charlotte, N.C., Sept. 24, 2016.
Jeff Siner, The Charlotte Observer Via APP
Police stop traffic on I-277 as protestors cross a bridge above in Charlotte.
Police stop traffic on I-277 as protestors cross a bridge above in Charlotte.
Angela Wilhelm, Asheville Citizen Via USA TODAY Network
Demonstrators march through the streets following a rally at Marshall Park on Sept. 24, 2016 in uptown Charlotte, N.C.
Demonstrators march through the streets following a rally at Marshall Park on Sept. 24, 2016 in uptown Charlotte, N.C.
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People gather in Marshall Park in Charlotte to protest the shooting death of Keith Lamont Scott.
People gather in Marshall Park in Charlotte to protest the shooting death of Keith Lamont Scott.
Angela Wilhelm, Asheville Citizen-Times, Via USA TODAY Network
Protesters chant, "Hands up, don't shoot."
Protesters chant, "Hands up, don't shoot."
Angela Wilhelm, Asheville Citizen-Times, Via USA TODAY Network
Protesters gather in Marshall Park in Charlotte.
Protesters gather in Marshall Park in Charlotte.
Angela Wilhelm, Asheville Citizen-Times Via USA TODAY NETWORK
A woman wipes away tears as she listens to a musician play a song about police brutality.
A woman wipes away tears as she listens to a musician play a song about police brutality.
Angela Wilhelm, Asheville Citizen-Times, Via USA TODAY Network
Tiara May, of Charlotte, holds a sign as she listens to musicians play.
Tiara May, of Charlotte, holds a sign as she listens to musicians play.
Angela Wilhelm, Asheville Citizen-Times, Via USA TODAY Network
Jerrika Dula cries as she kneels in prayer on a table left to collect mementos for Keith Scott, on Friday, at the scene where he was shot and killed by police in Charlotte. "It was kinda shocking that this could happen so close to home. This could have been easily my father," Dula said.
Jerrika Dula cries as she kneels in prayer on a table left to collect mementos for Keith Scott, on Friday, at the scene where he was shot and killed by police in Charlotte. "It was kinda shocking that this could happen so close to home. This could have been easily my father," Dula said.
Angela Wilhelm, Asheville Citizen-Times
In this image taken from video recorded by Keith Lamont Scott's wife, Rakeyia Scott, Tuesday, as Charlotte police squat next to Keith Lamont Scott as Scott lies face-down on the ground. In the video of the deadly encounter between Charlotte police and the black man, Rakeyia Scott repeatedly tells officers her husband is not armed and pleads with them not to shoot him as they shout at him to drop a gun. The video does not show clearly whether Scott had a gun.
In this image taken from video recorded by Keith Lamont Scott's wife, Rakeyia Scott, Tuesday, as Charlotte police squat next to Keith Lamont Scott as Scott lies face-down on the ground. In the video of the deadly encounter between Charlotte police and the black man, Rakeyia Scott repeatedly tells officers her husband is not armed and pleads with them not to shoot him as they shout at him to drop a gun. The video does not show clearly whether Scott had a gun.
Rakeyia Scott, AP
Adam and Tennille Fadel, hold their 21-month old child Alai, as they look at flowers and notes left by concerned community members.
Adam and Tennille Fadel, hold their 21-month old child Alai, as they look at flowers and notes left by concerned community members.
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Demonstrators take a break, Tuesday, from marching on the city streets of Charlotte.
Demonstrators take a break, Tuesday, from marching on the city streets of Charlotte.
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Protesters march in Charlotte.
Protesters march in Charlotte.
Lauren Petracca, The Greenville News
A protestor pins a flower on an officer in Charlotte.
A protestor pins a flower on an officer in Charlotte.
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Protesters gather in Charlotte, N.C. on Thursday,.  The curfew has ended for Friday in Charlotte following a night of mostly peaceful protests.
Protesters gather in Charlotte, N.C. on Thursday,. The curfew has ended for Friday in Charlotte following a night of mostly peaceful protests.
Jeff Siner, AP
Members of the National Guard watch as demonstrators Thursday.
Members of the National Guard watch as demonstrators Thursday.
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Protesters march in Charlotte.
Protesters march in Charlotte.
Lauren Petracca, The Greenville News
Protestors gather outside of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department in Charlotte.
Protestors gather outside of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department in Charlotte.
Lauren Petracca, The Greenville News
Flowers and a short note are left at a small memorial at the scene of the death of Keith Scott.  Scott, 43, was shot and killed by police officers at an apartment complex near UNC Charlotte, sparking protests.
Flowers and a short note are left at a small memorial at the scene of the death of Keith Scott. Scott, 43, was shot and killed by police officers at an apartment complex near UNC Charlotte, sparking protests.
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A protester embraces a member of the National Guard in Charlotte.
A protester embraces a member of the National Guard in Charlotte.
Jeff Siner, AP
Military police wait outside of the Omni Hotel in Charlotte.
Military police wait outside of the Omni Hotel in Charlotte.
Lauren Petracca, The Greenville News
Protesters demonstrate, in downtown Charlotte, three days after police officers shot and killed Keith Lamont Scott.
Protesters demonstrate, in downtown Charlotte, three days after police officers shot and killed Keith Lamont Scott.
Veasey Conway, EPA
Demonstrators march together in Charlotte.
Demonstrators march together in Charlotte.
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A man is assisted after being sprayed by police during a confrontation with protesters that were blocking I-277, Thursday, in uptown during protests.
A man is assisted after being sprayed by police during a confrontation with protesters that were blocking I-277, Thursday, in uptown during protests.
Gerry Broome, AP
A Hooters girl watches as protestors walk by the restaurant in Charlotte.
A Hooters girl watches as protestors walk by the restaurant in Charlotte.
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A riot police officer helps block a highway on ramp, in Charlotte, Thursday.
A riot police officer helps block a highway on ramp, in Charlotte, Thursday.
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Police patrol on bikes in Charlotte.
Police patrol on bikes in Charlotte.
Lauren Petracca, The Greenville News
Police in riot gear stand outside of the Omni Hotel in Charlotte.
Police in riot gear stand outside of the Omni Hotel in Charlotte.
Lauren Petracca, The Greenville News
Police arrive in riot gear outside of the Omni Hotel in Charlotte.
Police arrive in riot gear outside of the Omni Hotel in Charlotte.
Lauren Petracca, The Greenville News
Protesters march by the Omni Hotel in Charlotte.
Protesters march by the Omni Hotel in Charlotte.
Lauren Petracca, The Greenville News
A woman with a bullhorn marches with protesters in Charlotte.
A woman with a bullhorn marches with protesters in Charlotte.
Lauren Petracca, The Greenville News
Protesters march in Charlotte.
Protesters march in Charlotte.
Lauren Petracca, The Greenville News
Residents and activists march in the streets amid heavy police and North Carolina National Guard presence as they protest the death of Keith Scott in Charlotte.
Residents and activists march in the streets amid heavy police and North Carolina National Guard presence as they protest the death of Keith Scott in Charlotte.
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Demonstrators shout during protests  in Charlotte.
Demonstrators shout during protests in Charlotte.
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Charlotte NAACP President Corine Mack, left, and Pastor Charles Jacobs pray where Keith Lamont Scott was shot outside of the Omni Hotel in Charlotte.
Charlotte NAACP President Corine Mack, left, and Pastor Charles Jacobs pray where Keith Lamont Scott was shot outside of the Omni Hotel in Charlotte.
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A rabbi prays with protesters and clergy outside of the Omni Hotel in Charlotte.
A rabbi prays with protesters and clergy outside of the Omni Hotel in Charlotte.
Lauren Petracca, The Greenville News
A woman and a young girl watch as Justin Bamberg, the attorney for the family of Keith Lamont Scott, holds a news conference in Charlotte.
A woman and a young girl watch as Justin Bamberg, the attorney for the family of Keith Lamont Scott, holds a news conference in Charlotte.
Lauren Petracca, The Greenville News
Allen Woods Jr., 5, talks with a Macklenburg sheriff's deputy following a news conference in Charlotte.
Allen Woods Jr., 5, talks with a Macklenburg sheriff's deputy following a news conference in Charlotte.
Lauren Petracca, The Greenville News
Rev. William Barber, president of the North Carolina chapter of NAACP, speaks at a news conference at Mayfield Memorial Missionary Baptist Church in Charlotte on Sept. 22, 2016, after a second night of violence following the fatal police shooting of Keith Lamont Scott in Charlotte.
Rev. William Barber, president of the North Carolina chapter of NAACP, speaks at a news conference at Mayfield Memorial Missionary Baptist Church in Charlotte on Sept. 22, 2016, after a second night of violence following the fatal police shooting of Keith Lamont Scott in Charlotte.
Lauren Petracca, The Greenville News, Via USA TODAY Network
A window repairman assesses the damage to a police car window on East Trade Street in downtown Charlotte on Sept. 22, 2016. Violent protests rocked the city for the second night in a row. North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory declared a state of emergency after protesters took to the streets of Charlotte, demonstrating against the fatal shooting of Keith Lamont Scott by police officers.
A window repairman assesses the damage to a police car window on East Trade Street in downtown Charlotte on Sept. 22, 2016. Violent protests rocked the city for the second night in a row. North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory declared a state of emergency after protesters took to the streets of Charlotte, demonstrating against the fatal shooting of Keith Lamont Scott by police officers.
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Workers board up the broken window of City Smoke restaurant after it was broken during violent protests the night before, on East Trade Street in downtown Charlotte on Sept. 22, 2016.
Workers board up the broken window of City Smoke restaurant after it was broken during violent protests the night before, on East Trade Street in downtown Charlotte on Sept. 22, 2016.
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Kerr Putney fields questions from the news media Sept. 22, 2016, in Charlotte.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Kerr Putney fields questions from the news media Sept. 22, 2016, in Charlotte.
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Kerr Putney fields questions from the news media  Sept. 22, 2016 in Charlotte.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Kerr Putney fields questions from the news media Sept. 22, 2016 in Charlotte.
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Charlotte Mayor Jennifer Roberts fields questions from the news media Sept. 22, 2016.
Charlotte Mayor Jennifer Roberts fields questions from the news media Sept. 22, 2016.
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Police stand by a damaged storefront Sept. 22, 2016 after protests following the Sept. 20 police shooting of Keith Lamont Scott in Charlotte.
Police stand by a damaged storefront Sept. 22, 2016 after protests following the Sept. 20 police shooting of Keith Lamont Scott in Charlotte.
Gerry Broome, AP
A crime scene photographer looks out a storefront damaged by protesters following the Sept. 20, 2016, police shooting of Keith Lamont Scott in Charlotte.
A crime scene photographer looks out a storefront damaged by protesters following the Sept. 20, 2016, police shooting of Keith Lamont Scott in Charlotte.
Gerry Broome, AP
A woman emerges Sept. 22, 2016,  from a storefront following damage from overnight protests stemming from Tuesday's police shooting of Keith Lamont Scott in Charlotte.
A woman emerges Sept. 22, 2016, from a storefront following damage from overnight protests stemming from Tuesday's police shooting of Keith Lamont Scott in Charlotte.
Gerry Broome, AP
A passerby takes a picture Sept. 22, 2016, of damage after violent protests in Charlotte.
A passerby takes a picture Sept. 22, 2016, of damage after violent protests in Charlotte.
Lauren Petracca, The Greenville News, Via USA TODAY NETWORK
Police patrol downtown Charlotte on Sept. 22, 2016.
Police patrol downtown Charlotte on Sept. 22, 2016.
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Demonstrators walk near a damaged bus on Sept. 22, 2016 in downtown Charlotte, N.C.
Demonstrators walk near a damaged bus on Sept. 22, 2016 in downtown Charlotte, N.C.
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A protestor stands on a car in Charlotte on Wednesday, September 21, 2016.
A protestor stands on a car in Charlotte on Wednesday, September 21, 2016.
Lauren Petracca/Greenville News
Police confront protestors in riot gear in Charlotte on Wednesday, September 21, 2016.  (Via OlyDrop)
Police confront protestors in riot gear in Charlotte on Wednesday, September 21, 2016. (Via OlyDrop)
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A man sits in a bus shelter that has been shattered as protesters clash with police in Charlotte on Wednesday, September 21, 2016.
A man sits in a bus shelter that has been shattered as protesters clash with police in Charlotte on Wednesday, September 21, 2016.
Lauren Petracca/Greenville News
Protestors embrace as they march into the Epicentre in Charlotte on Wednesday, September 21, 2016.
Protestors embrace as they march into the Epicentre in Charlotte on Wednesday, September 21, 2016.
Lauren Petracca/Greenville News
A young girl stands by an American flag that was brought down in front of the police station in Charlotte.
A young girl stands by an American flag that was brought down in front of the police station in Charlotte.
Lauren Petracca, Greenville News
Smoke bombs are thrown at protestors in front of the Omni Hotel in Charlotte.
Smoke bombs are thrown at protestors in front of the Omni Hotel in Charlotte.
Lauren Petracca, Greenville News
Police in riot gear stand in front of protestors by the Omni Hotel in Charlotte.
Police in riot gear stand in front of protestors by the Omni Hotel in Charlotte.
Lauren Petracca, Greenville News
A protestor crouches over blood on the sidewalk outside of the Omni Hotel in Charlotte.
A protestor crouches over blood on the sidewalk outside of the Omni Hotel in Charlotte.
Lauren Petracca, Greenville News
CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 21:  Police clash with protestors as residents and activists protest the death of Keith Scott in Charlotte.
CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 21: Police clash with protestors as residents and activists protest the death of Keith Scott in Charlotte.
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A demonstrator reacts as residents and activists protest the death of Keith Scott  in Charlotte.
A demonstrator reacts as residents and activists protest the death of Keith Scott in Charlotte.
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A window at City Smoke is shattered as protestors riot in Charlotte.
A window at City Smoke is shattered as protestors riot in Charlotte.
Lauren Petracca, Greenville News
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 in Charlotte.
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 in Charlotte.
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Protestors march to protest the death of Keith Scott in Charlotte.
Protestors march to protest the death of Keith Scott in Charlotte.
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Demonstrators protest the fatal police shooting of Keith Lamont Scott in Charlotte. Protesters rushed police in riot gear at a downtown Charlotte hotel and officers fired tear gas to disperse the crowd.
Demonstrators protest the fatal police shooting of Keith Lamont Scott in Charlotte. Protesters rushed police in riot gear at a downtown Charlotte hotel and officers fired tear gas to disperse the crowd.
Chuck Burton, AP
Demonstrators protest the fatal police shooting of Keith Lamont Scott in Charlotte.
Demonstrators protest the fatal police shooting of Keith Lamont Scott in Charlotte.
Chuck Burton, AP
Demonstrators protest the fatal police shooting of Keith Lamont Scott in Charlotte. Protesters rushed police in riot gear at a downtown Charlotte hotel and officers fired tear gas to disperse the crowd.
Demonstrators protest the fatal police shooting of Keith Lamont Scott in Charlotte. Protesters rushed police in riot gear at a downtown Charlotte hotel and officers fired tear gas to disperse the crowd.
Chuck Burton, AP
Demonstrators protest the fatal police shooting of Keith Lamont Scott in Charlotte. Protesters rushed police in riot gear at a downtown Charlotte hotel and officers fired tear gas to disperse the crowd.
Demonstrators protest the fatal police shooting of Keith Lamont Scott in Charlotte. Protesters rushed police in riot gear at a downtown Charlotte hotel and officers fired tear gas to disperse the crowd.
Chuck Burton, AP
Demonstrators protest the fatal police shooting of Keith Lamont Scott in Charlotte. Protesters rushed police in riot gear at a downtown Charlotte hotel and officers fired tear gas to disperse the crowd.
Demonstrators protest the fatal police shooting of Keith Lamont Scott in Charlotte. Protesters rushed police in riot gear at a downtown Charlotte hotel and officers fired tear gas to disperse the crowd.
Chuck Burton, AP
Residents gather for a vigil and march to protest the death of Keith Scott in Charlotte.
Residents gather for a vigil and march to protest the death of Keith Scott in Charlotte.
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People gather for a vigil at the scene of the Sept. 20, 2016 police shooting of Keith Lamont Scott at The Village at College Downs apartment complex in Charlotte.
People gather for a vigil at the scene of the Sept. 20, 2016 police shooting of Keith Lamont Scott at The Village at College Downs apartment complex in Charlotte.
Gerry Broome, AP
Residents gather for a vigil and march to protest the death of Keith Scott in Charlotte.
Residents gather for a vigil and march to protest the death of Keith Scott in Charlotte.
Brian Blanco, Getty Images
A woman holds a candle as people gather for a vigil for Keith Lamont Scott at The Village at College Downs apartment complex in Charlotte.
A woman holds a candle as people gather for a vigil for Keith Lamont Scott at The Village at College Downs apartment complex in Charlotte.
Gerry Broome, AP
Demonstrators protest the fatal police shooting of Keith Lamont Scott in Charlotte.
Demonstrators protest the fatal police shooting of Keith Lamont Scott in Charlotte.
Chuck Burton, AP
Residents gather for a vigil and march to protest the death of Keith Scott in Charlotte.
Residents gather for a vigil and march to protest the death of Keith Scott in Charlotte.
Brian Blanco, Getty Images
Demonstrators protest the fatal police shooting of Keith Lamont Scott in Charlotte.
Demonstrators protest the fatal police shooting of Keith Lamont Scott in Charlotte.
Chuck Burton, AP
Residents gather for a vigil and march to protest the death of Keith Scott in Charlotte.
Residents gather for a vigil and march to protest the death of Keith Scott in Charlotte.
Brian Blanco, Getty Images
Whitney Skillen prays over a memorial at the location where Keith Lamont Scott was shot by police at the Village at College Downs apartment complex in Charlotte.
Whitney Skillen prays over a memorial at the location where Keith Lamont Scott was shot by police at the Village at College Downs apartment complex in Charlotte.
Lauren Petracca, Greenville News
Jermaine Hicks lights a candle at a small memorial in the parking spot where Keith Lamont Scott was shot by police at the Village at College Downs apartment complex in Charlotte.
Jermaine Hicks lights a candle at a small memorial in the parking spot where Keith Lamont Scott was shot by police at the Village at College Downs apartment complex in Charlotte.
Lauren Petracca, Greenville News
Michelle Sorto, 5, hands officer Armstrong and Sgt. Andy Kraeger with Charlotte Police a white flower at the location where Keith Lamont Scott was shot by police at the Village at College Downs apartment complex in Charlotte.
Michelle Sorto, 5, hands officer Armstrong and Sgt. Andy Kraeger with Charlotte Police a white flower at the location where Keith Lamont Scott was shot by police at the Village at College Downs apartment complex in Charlotte.
Lauren Petracca, Greenville News
A memorial is left at the location where Keith Lamont Scott was shot by police at the Village at College Downs apartment complex in Charlotte.
A memorial is left at the location where Keith Lamont Scott was shot by police at the Village at College Downs apartment complex in Charlotte.
Lauren Petracca, Greenville News
Students at the University of North Carolina Charlotte hold hands during a a vigil following the Sept. 20, 2016 police shooting of Keith Lamont Scott at The Village at College Downs apartment complex in Charlotte.
Students at the University of North Carolina Charlotte hold hands during a a vigil following the Sept. 20, 2016 police shooting of Keith Lamont Scott at The Village at College Downs apartment complex in Charlotte.
Gerry Broome, AP
Students at the University of North Carolina Charlotte hold a vigil by lying on the floor of the student union following the Sept. 20, 2016 fatal police shooting of Keith Lamont Scott at The Village at College Downs apartment complex in Charlotte.
Students at the University of North Carolina Charlotte hold a vigil by lying on the floor of the student union following the Sept. 20, 2016 fatal police shooting of Keith Lamont Scott at The Village at College Downs apartment complex in Charlotte.
Gerry Broome, AP
Taheshia Williams, center, tells her eyewitness account of the police shooting of Keith Lamont Scott, in Charlotte.
Taheshia Williams, center, tells her eyewitness account of the police shooting of Keith Lamont Scott, in Charlotte.
Nell Redmond, AP
Students gather at the University of North Carolina in Charlotte for a protest against police brutality following the shooting of Keith Lamont Scott.
Students gather at the University of North Carolina in Charlotte for a protest against police brutality following the shooting of Keith Lamont Scott.
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Police officers face off with protestors  on the I-85 during protests following the death of a man shot by a police officer in Charlotte, N.C. The protests began the previous night following the fatal shooting of 43-year-old Keith Lamont Scott at an apartment complex near UNC Charlotte.
Police officers face off with protestors on the I-85 during protests following the death of a man shot by a police officer in Charlotte, N.C. The protests began the previous night following the fatal shooting of 43-year-old Keith Lamont Scott at an apartment complex near UNC Charlotte.
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A protester stands with his fist clenched in front of a line of police officers in Charlotte, N.C. 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.
A protester stands with his fist clenched in front of a line of police officers in Charlotte, N.C. 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
Protesters surround a police vehicle in Charlotte, N.C.
Protesters surround a police vehicle in Charlotte, N.C.
Jeff Siner, The Charlotte Observer Via AP
Police officers hold their line during protests on I-85.
Police officers hold their line during protests on I-85.
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Police officers form a line in front of protesters.
Police officers form a line in front of protesters.
Jeff Siner, The Charlotte Observer Via AP
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.
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
People put cargo from tractor trailers on a fire during protests.
People put cargo from tractor trailers on a fire during protests.
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A protestor reacts to a sprayed deterrent while blocking traffic on the I-85.
A protestor reacts to a sprayed deterrent while blocking traffic on the I-85.
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CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 21: Protestors throw objects at police officers on the I-85 during protests.
CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 21: Protestors throw objects at police officers on the I-85 during protests.
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Charlotte police work the scene of a shooting on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2016 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