No Justice, No Peace (9/21/16, Part 1): Another night has turned rebellious in Charlotte. Protesters took the streets in downtown Charlotte, specifically around the EpiCentre, expressing outrage at the murder of Keith Lamont Scott, a fixture in the local community. Reports vary between the police and witnesses–police claim that Scott was brandishing a gun (in an open carry state), witnesses say he was carrying a book. Protests began peacefully, but escalated throughout the night, particularly after riot police swarmed the scene. One protester was shot
deadand remains in critical condition (the police claim it was by a civilian, witnesses on the frontline claim it was by police), while several other protesters were injured. The night is still early, and protesters are in the street. Pray for safety for everyone out there.UPDATE: A state of emergency has been declared in North Carolina, and the National Guard is being deployed to Charlotte. The protester who was shot is NOT dead, but instead on life support. (Part 2)