Charlotte police free partial shooting video, doubts remain
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Newly released police video of a black man's fatal shooting, sought by protesters for days, isn't settling questions about whether the man threatened police with a gun before he was felled by a black officer.
The dashboard camera Newly released police video of a black man's fatal shooting, which protesters had demanded for days, isn't settling questions about whether the man threatened police with a gun before he was felled by a black officer in one of North Carolina's biggest cities.
The dramatic video released by Charlotte police shows officers with guns drawn surrounding the man just before the shooting.
After the police vehicle dashboard camera and police body-cam videos were released Saturday, a fifth day of protests against the Scott's fatal shooting was largely peaceful.
Police also released photos on Saturday of what they said was a loaded handgun found at the scene, adding it bore Scott's DNA and fingerprints.
The dashboard camera footage opens with a police car pulling up as two officers point their guns at Scott, who is inside the SUV with the doors closed and windows rolled up.
"Due to the combination of illegal drugs and the gun Mr. Scott had in his possession, officers decided to take enforcement action for public safety concerns," the document said.
A fifth day of protests against the Scott's fatal shooting remained largely peaceful after the release of the partial police vehicle dashcam and police body cam footage.