Protesters stand outside Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, during the NFL football game between the Carolina Panthers and the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, September 25. Violent protests erupted on Tuesday after the death of Keith Lamont Scott, who was shot by a police officer in an apartment complex parking lot. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Kerr Putney said Scott exited his car with a gun and that he was shot after he wouldn't drop it. Scott's family said he was unarmed and sitting in his car reading a book.
Protesters stand outside Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, during the NFL football game between the Carolina Panthers and the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, September 25. Violent protests erupted on Tuesday after the death of Keith Lamont Scott, who was shot by a police officer in an apartment complex parking lot. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Kerr Putney said Scott exited his car with a gun and that he was shot after he wouldn't drop it. Scott's family said he was unarmed and sitting in his car reading a book.
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Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officers arrive outside of Bank of America Stadium prior to the Panthers game on September 25.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officers arrive outside of Bank of America Stadium prior to the Panthers game on September 25.
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Demonstrators take a knee outside Bank of America Stadium as the national anthem is played on September 25.
Demonstrators take a knee outside Bank of America Stadium as the national anthem is played on September 25.
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Members of the National Guard stand watch in front of a Charlotte hotel on Friday, September 23.
Members of the National Guard stand watch in front of a Charlotte hotel on Friday, September 23.
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Protesters march in Charlotte on September 23.
Protesters march in Charlotte on September 23.
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A protester, right, expresses his opinion to a police officer and another pedestrian near Trade and Tryon Streets in Charlotte on Thursday, September 22.
A protester, right, expresses his opinion to a police officer and another pedestrian near Trade and Tryon Streets in Charlotte on Thursday, September 22.
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Residents and activists march in the streets of Charlotte on September 22. There was a heavy police presence, and the National Guard was also on hand.
Residents and activists march in the streets of Charlotte on September 22. There was a heavy police presence, and the National Guard was also on hand.
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Protesters confront police officers near Trade and Tryon streets on September 22.
Protesters confront police officers near Trade and Tryon streets on September 22.
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National Guardsmen stand at their post in downtown Charlotte on September 22.
National Guardsmen stand at their post in downtown Charlotte on September 22.
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Members of the North Carolina National Guard speak with residents and visitors on September 22.
Members of the North Carolina National Guard speak with residents and visitors on September 22.
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Police officers and protesters carry a man who was shot during the second night of protests on Wednesday, September 21. The shooting victim, 26-year-old Justin Carr, later died. Police <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2016%2F09%2F23%2Fus%2Fcharlotte-protests%2Findex.html" target="_blank">have charged another civilian</a> in connection with Carr's death.
Police officers and protesters carry a man who was shot during the second night of protests on Wednesday, September 21. The shooting victim, 26-year-old Justin Carr, later died. Police have charged another civilian in connection with Carr's death.
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A protester shouts to a crowd in downtown Charlotte on the evening of September 21.
A protester shouts to a crowd in downtown Charlotte on the evening of September 21.
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A police officer in riot gear stands near a damaged storefront on September 21.
A police officer in riot gear stands near a damaged storefront on September 21.
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Protesters throw chairs at a restaurant on September 21.
Protesters throw chairs at a restaurant on September 21.
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A protester stares down law enforcement officers during protests on September 21.
A protester stares down law enforcement officers during protests on September 21.
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A police officer tries to grab a protester from the crowd.
A police officer tries to grab a protester from the crowd.
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Charlotte public defender Toussaint Romain pushes a protester back from a line of police. "We can't lose any more lives, man. I'm a public defender. I can't represent any more people," <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2016%2F09%2F21%2Fus%2Fpublic-defender-toussaint-romain-charlotte-protests%2Findex.html" target="_blank">he told CNN's Boris Sanchez.</a>
Charlotte public defender Toussaint Romain pushes a protester back from a line of police. "We can't lose any more lives, man. I'm a public defender. I can't represent any more people," he told CNN's Boris Sanchez.
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Protesters march in the streets of Charlotte on September 21.
Protesters march in the streets of Charlotte on September 21.
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Protesters rushed police in riot gear at a downtown Charlotte hotel. Officers fired tear gas to disperse the crowd.
Protesters rushed police in riot gear at a downtown Charlotte hotel. Officers fired tear gas to disperse the crowd.
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A protester stands on a car roof.
A protester stands on a car roof.
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Demonstrators hold Black Lives Matter signs.
Demonstrators hold Black Lives Matter signs.
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Demonstrators fill the streets in downtown Charlotte.
Demonstrators fill the streets in downtown Charlotte.
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On the first night of demonstrations, police officers face off with protesters on Interstate 85.
On the first night of demonstrations, police officers face off with protesters on Interstate 85.
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After blocking traffic on I-85, some of the protesters took cargo from tractor-trailers and set it on fire.
After blocking traffic on I-85, some of the protesters took cargo from tractor-trailers and set it on fire.
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Protesters react to a police helicopter.
Protesters react to a police helicopter.
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A police officer stands guard near a fire on I-85.
A police officer stands guard near a fire on I-85.
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Protesters run from a gas canister after blocking traffic on I-85.
Protesters run from a gas canister after blocking traffic on I-85.
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Protesters march down W.T. Harris Boulevard.
Protesters march down W.T. Harris Boulevard.
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Police officers face off with protesters on the first night of demonstrations.
Police officers face off with protesters on the first night of demonstrations.
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A police officer faces protesters.
A police officer faces protesters.
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Charlotte Mayor Jennifer Roberts has called for a full investigation into the shooting. She said the officer who shot Scott, Brentley Vinson, has been placed on paid administrative leave. Vinson is also black.
Charlotte Mayor Jennifer Roberts has called for a full investigation into the shooting. She said the officer who shot Scott, Brentley Vinson, has been placed on paid administrative leave. Vinson is also black.
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Police stand guard on the first night of protests.
Police stand guard on the first night of protests.
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A police officer attempts to extinguish a fire on I-85.
A police officer attempts to extinguish a fire on I-85.
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