Keith Scott case
A North Carolina prosecutor declined to bring charges against Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officer Brentley Vinson, saying the evidence shows the September shooting of Keith Lamont Scott was justified. Jericka Duncan reports.
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Charlotte police shooting video
The National Guard and extra state troopers will remain in Charlotte, North Carolina until at least Sunday, as protests continue over the shooting death of a black man by a black police officer. Earlier Friday, Keith Lamont Scott's family released a video taken by his wife of the shooting. Police recovered a gun, but witnesses say they didn't see one. CBS News has not been able to independently authenticate the video. Errol Barnett reports from Charlotte.
NC cop not charged
Protests broke out overnight in Charlotte, North Carolina, after the decision to not charge the police officer who shot and killed Keith Lamont Scott in September. The district attorney says Scott had a gun and Officer Brentley Vinson acted in self-defense. Jericka Duncan reports.
Widow on bond with Keith Scott
Rakeyia Scott's husband, Keith Lamont Scott, was killed by Charlotte police in September while waiting for his son to arrive home from school. His death sparked violent protests in Charlotte. Rakeyia tells "CBS This Morning" co-host Gayle King about their bond and what she misses the most about Keith.
Charlotte shooting questions
Dashcam and bodycam videos fail to show exactly what led to last Tuesday's fatal police shooting of Keith Lamont Scott in Charlotte, North Carolina. There are still questions about Scott's history with guns, but Scott's family attorney says his record doesn't change the way the deadly shooting unfolded. Errol Barnett reports.
9/25: Evening News
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Charlotte protests continue
The Carolina Panthers game against the Minnesota Vikings was held in tense conditions Sunday as protesters assembled outside the stadium to speak out against the police shooting of Keith Lamont Scott. Police released video of the shooting Saturday. Errol Barnett has the latest.
What's next for Charlotte?
After releasing the controversial video of Keith Lamont Scott's death, will authorities charge Charlotte police officer Brentley Vinson? Former Chicago officer Dimitri Roberts joins CBSN to discuss how Charlotte is working to mend the bond between police and the public.
Charlotte releases shooting video
Charlotte authorities have released the video of Keith Lamont Scott being fatally shot by police. CBS News' Errol Barnett is outside of Bank of America Stadium, where there is extra security for the Carolina Panthers NFL game.
9/23:Evening News
The deadly police shooting of Keith Lamont Scott has sparked three days of protests in Charlotte, North Carolina; After more than 22 years, Charles Osgood will sign off in his final "CBS Sunday Morning" broadcast on Sunday.
Charlotte shooting video
The deadly police shooting of Keith Lamont Scott has sparked three days of protests in Charlotte, North Carolina. On Friday, Scott's family released cell phone video of the shooting filmed by his wife. It is the first video to emerge, as the Charlotte police department has declined to release their recordings. David Begnaud reports.
N.C. unrest latest
The protests in Charlotte, N.C., continued on for the third night. A curfew was imposed at midnight and the National Guard was in place to oversee the protesters. CBS News digital journalist Gilad Thaler and CBS News producer Jonathan Blakely join CBSN to discuss.
Charlotte curfew in effect
The curfew in Charlotte went into effect Thursday at midnight. The protests were under control in contrast to violence that broke out Wednesday night. CBS News correspondent Errol Barnett joins CBSN from Charlotte, N.C. with the latest.
Charlotte curfew imposed
The mayor of Charlotte has ordered a midnight to 6 a.m. curfew. This comes after protests turned violent, leading to one person being shot and killed on Wednesday. CBS News correspondent Errol Barnett joins CBSN from Charlotte with the latest.
9/22: Evening News
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NC shooting video
Following two nights of violent protests sparked by the fatal police shooting of a black man, Keith Lamont Scott, evidence is slowly starting to surface. Charlotte's police chief revealed there is video of the shooting, but he is declining to release the clip. David Begnaud reports.
Charlotte mayor on police video
Charlotte, North Carolina, is in a state of emergency amid a second night of violent protests over the police shooting of Keith Lamont Scott. Kris Van Cleave spoke to Charlotte Mayor Jennifer Roberts about when the public might see police camera video.
Charlotte police shooting
Investigators say they're reviewing body camera and dashcam video of Tuesday's police shooting in Charlotte, North Carolina. Police say Keith Lamont Scott had a gun in his hand when an officer shot him. A new picture of the scene shows something at Scott's feet. People in the neighborhood say the father of seven was holding a book instead. Don Champion reports.
On the ground in N.C.
One person has been shot in violent protests in Charlotte, North Carolina. A State of Emergency was declared by the governor amid the chaos. CBS News correspondent David Begnaud has the latest from Charlotte.
Violent Charlotte protests
Violence erupted during protests in Charlotte, N.C. The protests were sparked by the fatal police shooting of an African American man, Keith Lamont Scott. CBS News correspondent David Begnaud has the latest from North Carolina.
Charlotte police shooting
Charlotte police say Keith Lamont Scott was armed and refused to drop his gun before being fatally shot -- but his family disputes that, saying he was reading a book, not holding a gun. CBS News' David Begnaud has the latest.
9/21: Evening News
The shooting of Keith Lamont Scott in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Tuesday sparked a night of violence; a role-playing exercise used by police outside of Chicago is earning praise for its attempts to mend wounds within the community
Protests in Charlotte following decision on police shooting
Police in Charlotte say four people have been arrested at protests in uptown after a prosecutor announced a decision on the shooting investigation into the death of Keith Lamont Scott
Wife of man killed by Charlotte police disputes who pulled the trigger
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Funeral for man shot and killed by Charlotte police set
Keith Lamont Scott was killed by officers serving a warrant in northeast Charlotte, sparking protesting across the city
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