Witnesses Confirm Charlotte Police Chief's Claim: Keith Lamont Scott Was Armed With Gun, Not 'Book'

Following the shooting death of Keith Lamont Scott in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Tuesday, the city erupted in violence. Sixteen police officers were injured. Businesses were looted. Fires were started. Rocks and bottles were thrown. Chaos reigned. Police were serving a warrant to a different person and reported that Scott exited his car holding a gun and "posed an immediate deadly threat to the officers." His family disputed the charge — claiming Scott was "carrying a book." -- More...