MSNBC: Violent Protests Erupt in Charlotte, N.C. over Police Shooting of Black Man

‘There are conflicting reports about whether or not Mr. Scott was armed’

RUSH TRANSCRIPT:

GEIST: "The city of Charlotte, North Carolina, is on edge after violent protests erupted over the deadly police shooting of an African-American man. More than 200 demonstrators gathered last night carrying signs and in some cases verbally taunting officers in riot gear and physically as well throwing rocks according to an NBC producer on the scene. Officers used flash bangs and tear gas disperse the crowd. 12 officers were hurt including one hit in the face by a rock. Unrest began spreading after the death of a man. They came upon Scott in his car."

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