Keith Lamont Scott

On September 20, 2016, Keith Lamont Scott, a black man, was shot and killed by a Charlotte Mecklenburg Police officer, also a black man. Protests and riots erupted in Charlotte following the fatal shooting. Here you will find WFAE's coverage of the shooting and its aftermath.

View our special report on the first year after the shooting and unrest:

One Year Later: Anniversary of the Keith Lamont Scott Shooting and Protests

Video montage of the police encounter with Keith Lamont Scott and the unrest:

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Breaking Down Keith Scott Investigation Findings, Reactions

By , & • Nov 30, 2016
CMPD officer Vinson (bottom left) speaks to police officers in September 2016 about the shooting of Keith Scott. CMPD decided no discipline was warranted in the shooting, which spawned protests uptown and in the University City area.
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CMPD officer Brentley Vinson will not be charged in the shooting death of Keith Scott.

"After a thorough review and given the totality of the circumstances and credible evidence, it is my opinion that officer Vinson acted lawfully," Mecklenburg County District Attorney Andrew Murrays said during a press conference Tuesday morning.

No Charges In Keith Scott Shooting

By WFAE News • Nov 30, 2016
David Boraks / WFAE

No charges will be brought against Charlotte police officer Brentley Vinson in the September fatal shooting of 43-year-old Keith Scott. Mecklenburg County District Attorney Andrew Murray made the announcement at a press conference in which he detailed the shooting and extensive investigation.

Why No Marijuana Information? Keith Scott Toxicology Report Leaves A Key Question

By • Nov 15, 2016
A CMPD officer (left) points a gun toward Keith Scott just before the Charlotte man was shot to death.
CMPD

A toxicology report is out on police shooting victim Keith Lamont Scott, and it's lacking a key piece of information: A test for marijuana. That’s important, because police said they confronted Scott after they saw him rolling a joint. 

State Releases Keith Scott Autopsy; 3 Arrested in Attack of Transgender Woman

By & • Nov 15, 2016

The state Medical Examiner's Office late Monday released the autopsy of Keith Lamont Scott. It shows Scott died of gunshot wounds to the back and abdomen, but lacking in whether Scott was under the influence of marijuana at the time of the shooting. 

'One Charlotte' Forms To Address Inequities After Shooting, Protests

By • Oct 27, 2016
Lisa Worf / WFAE

Some Charlotte business, religious, and non-profit leaders have formed a new group to look at ways to help struggling neighborhoods. It's called One Charlotte and aims to help people in these areas have better 

access to jobs, quality education, and health care.

Looters Tried To Hide Their Faces, But Cameras Caught Them Anyway

By Mark Washburn • Oct 20, 2016
Mark Washburn / Charlotte Observer

Charlotte Observer

In his two decades in law enforcement, Det. Josh Gibson has investigated everything from a stolen can of beer to a double homicide.

But nothing has been like the cases he’s handled in the last month – he’s been hunting for looters from the Charlotte riots in September, and he’s awash in evidence.

Keith Scott's Widow Doesn't Believe CMPD Officer Vinson Shot Her Husband

By • Oct 13, 2016
Michael Tomsic / WFAE

A private autopsy was released late Wednesday for Keith L. Scott, the 43 year old African-American whose deadly encounter with police last month sparked riots and protests across Charlotte.

CMPD Launches Online Site On Police Shootings And Traffic Stops

By • Oct 12, 2016
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department

In an effort to improve transparency at the CMPD, the department’s website now includes a page where the general public can get more information on police shootings and traffic stops.


Repairing Charlotte's Damaged Reputation

By WFAE • Oct 11, 2016
Marshall Park, Charlotte
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It’s been a tough year for Charlotte. First, HB2 put us in an unwelcomed spotlight and resulted in millions of dollars of losses. Then, protests and riots following a police shooting ripped at the heart of this new South city, tarnishing our sparkling reputation. What kind of damage has this done to our image and more importantly, how do we repair the internal damage to this city for those who live, work and do business here?

Council OKs 'First Steps': Housing And Job Training Initiatives

By • Oct 11, 2016
Mayor Jennifer Roberts
David Boraks / WFAE

The police shooting of an African -American man in Charlotte last month sparked protests not just about policing, but also about racism and inequality. In an open letter a week ago, Charlotte City Council pledged new policies and programs. Monday night, the council took what it called "the first steps."

In a single unanimous vote, the City Council approved a series of measures in response to community anger and frustration after the shooting of Keith Lamont Scott.  They include:

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