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Justin Carr

Death by Force

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Justin Carr, a 26-year-old African American male, was tragically killed on September 21, 2016, in Charlotte, North Carolina. His death occurred during the second night of protests in uptown Charlotte following the police shooting of Keith Lamont Scott. The protests, which began peacefully, escalated into violent confrontations between protesters and riot police. Carr was among the demonstrators outside the Omni Hotel when he was shot in the head. He was taken to the hospital but succumbed to his ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Justin Carr

    Male

    Black / African American

    Charlotte

    NC

    2016-09-21

    26

    Justin

    Carr

    11/17/2025

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    I've been thinking a lot about how the chaotic environment during the protests affected the investig... ...Read More
    07/03/2024
    I’ve been thinking a lot about Justin Carr’s role in the protests that night. It really hurts to... ...Read More
    01/07/2024
    Has anyone else been following the aftermarket investigation into the reliability of witness testimo... ...Read More
    03/04/2023
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