US: Military deployed in Charlotte after 2 nights of violence

(Baonghean.vn) - After two consecutive nights of violence starting on September 21, which the police described as an "illegal protest", Charlotte is likely to face a third night of riots.

Security forces were deployed to guard against violence in Charlotte, USA. Photo: Reuters

Protesters took to the streets of a North Carolina city for the third consecutive night to protest the fatal shooting of a 43-year-old black man named Keith Lamont Scott by a US police officer.

The US police later refused to release the video recording of the incident to the public, although they allowed the victim Scott's family to view the tape.

The protests turned violent on the night of September 21 after witnesses reported hearing gunshots and one individual was taken to hospital, where he later died from his injuries.

Police said this was a case between two individuals who had a conflict with each other. The victim was identified as Justin Carr, 26 years old.

The mayor of Charlotte has now signed an executive order imposing a statewide midnight curfew. The National Guard has also been called in to prepare for any potential disruption.

Thanh Hien

(According to Sputnik)