After the police shooting of Keith Scott in Charlotte, NC earlier this week, the city has erupted into a state of unrest as both peaceful and violent protests flank the city. Protester Justin Carr was shot and killed during the demonstration on Wednesday. The suspected shooter was arrested Friday.
North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory declared a state of emergency in Charlotte and prompted the National Guard to assist local law enforcement.
Scott’s death is only the most recent in a string of police-involved shootings that have claimed black lives this year. The resulting protests reflect the anger, fear, grief, and demands for justice that have been echoing across the country.
Here are several powerful images from the protests.
1. Protesters pass the Firebird sculpture in front of the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
2. Frustration in Charlotte is widely felt as large groups took to the streets
3. Some have approached police lines head on.
4. One protestor kneels at the spot where Justin Carr was killed.
5. “Hands up, don’t shoot”
6. Allies have joined the protests as well.
Word. #Charlotte pic.twitter.com/5fmlmPAznE
— Alice Speri (@alicesperi) September 23, 2016
7. Fists raised in solidarity.
8. 51-year-old Henry Lee silently refused to leave his seat during the protests.
9. A fire burns as protestors block I-85.
10. Witnesses insist that Keith Scott was unarmed. Protesters march with their hands up to signify the non-threatening stance.
11. We’ll let you caption this
