Walter Lamar Scott

Death by Force

On April 4, 2015, Walter Lamar Scott, a 50-year-old Black man, was fatally shot by Michael Slager, a police officer in North Charleston, South Carolina. The incident began when Slager stopped Scott for a non-functioning brake light. During the traffic stop, Scott attempted to flee on foot, leading to a chase. Slager fired his Taser at Scott, but Scott continued to run. The chase ended in a lot behind a pawnshop, where Slager drew his handgun and fired eight rounds at Scott, hitting him five time ...Read More

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