Washington Post: N.C. governor declares state of emergency after another night of violence in Charlotte
CHARLOTTE — After a second night of violent demonstrations here that left one man clinging to life and several businesses damaged, North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory declared a state of emergency just before midnight Wednesday and sent the National Guard and state troopers to assist local police.
A march of a few hundred people turned chaotic after dusk, after protesters attempted to follow police in riot gear into the lobby of an uptown hotel. Officers used tear gas, and then a reporter heard a gunshot and saw a man lying in the street near the hotel entrance.
The man, who was not identified, was taken to a hospital with injuries that medics said were “life-threatening.” Officials announced on Twitter that the man had died, then later tweeted that he was on “life support.” No other information was given.
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WNU Editor: This was not a protest .... this was a riot.
More News On A State Of Emergency Being Declared In Charlotte
Charlotte police protests: Governor declares state of emergency as violence erupts for second night -- Charlotte Observer
Charlotte, N.C. in state of emergency after 2nd night of violence -- Reuters
Charlotte Protests Over Keith Scott Shooting Descend Into Chaos for 2nd Night -- NBC
Charlotte protests: State of emergency declared after violent clashes -- CNN
Governor calls out National Guard as Charlotte police shooting protests continue -- Observer
Charlotte Mayor Jennifer Roberts Considering Curfew After 2nd Night of Violence -- ABC News
Violence rocks Charlotte as police insist protesters have wrong story on shooting -- Washington Times
Charlotte workers asked to stay home after night of violence -- AP
Charlotte’s mayor: I’ve asked to see police shooting footage; ‘I understand the anger’ -- Washington Post
