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Vigil Planned At South Carolina Statehouse For Cyrus Carmack-Belton
The vigil at the South Carolina Statehouse will follow a four-day trial and an acquittal that left the victim’s family and supporters calling for accountability.
- On Monday, a jury acquitted former gas station owner Rick Chow of murder in the 2023 shooting of 14-year-old Cyrus Carmack-Belton, sparking widespread outrage throughout South Carolina.
- During the four-day trial, Chow claimed self-defense, arguing he shot the teen after chasing him more than 130 yards because he feared for his son Andy's life.
- Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott joined protesters this week, telling the crowd via megaphone he was similarly "pissed off" with the verdict regarding the fatal shooting.
- Hundreds gathered Wednesday at the shooting site to honor Cyrus, while a "peaceful vigil" is planned for 2 p.m. tomorrow at the South Carolina Statehouse.
- Nicole Carmack expressed disbelief that the "murderer is running free," as she and lawyer Todd Rutherford pursue a civil wrongful death lawsuit against Chow.
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Vigil Planned At South Carolina Statehouse For Cyrus Carmack-Belton
Source: South Carolina State Rep. Todd Rutherford / South Carolina State Rep. Todd Rutherford Monday’s not guilty verdict in the fatal shooting of 14-year-old Cyrus Carmack-Belton has sent shockwaves throughout South Carolina. This week, there have been several protests, a memorial, and now a peaceful vigil planned for Saturday. Post and Courier reports that the vigil will take place at the South Carolina Statehouse at 2 p.m. “A 14-year-old chil…
·New York, United States
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Vigil planned at SC Statehouse for Columbia teenager killed by gas station owner
A week after Rick Chow was found not guilty of murder, the community is still demanding justice. Mourners plan to gather at the South Carolina Statehouse this weekend — the latest in a week of demonstrations and memorials.
·Charleston, United States
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