South Carolina store owner acquitted of murder in 2023 killing of Black teen
Summary
A South Carolina jury found store owner Chikei Rick Chow not guilty of murder in the 2023 shooting death of 14-year-old Cyrus Carmack-Belton. Chow said he shot the teen to protect his son, while prosecutors said the teen was shot in the back while running away.Key Facts
- The shooting happened in Columbia, South Carolina, in 2023.
- Chikei Rick Chow, 61, is the owner of the convenience store and is Asian.
- Cyrus Carmack-Belton, the victim, was a 14-year-old Black boy.
- Chow said he acted to defend his son, who he claimed was threatened by the teen with a gun.
- Prosecutors said the teen had a gun but dropped it during the chase and was not threatening anyone.
- The teen was shot in the back while running away from the store.
- The incident caused protests and vigils in the community.
- Chow had previous encounters where he used a gun against shoplifters but those were ruled self-defense.
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