Hundreds of protesters march through uptown Charlotte for a third night of demonstrations in the wake of a police shooting.
Ann Doss Helms, Justine Miller & Jeff Siner
The Charlotte Observer
Protesters gather and chant slogans Thursday in Romare Bearden Park in Charlotte .
Jeff Siner
jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Protesters listen to instructions of how police and National Guard might try to hinder their protest on Thursday at Romare Bearden Park in Charlotte.
Jeff Siner
jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
National Guard Specialist Ross, center, embraces a protester as he passed by along Trade St. in Charlotte, NC on Thursday, September 22, 2016 in Charlotte, NC. Protesters stopped to embrace the National Guard soldiers and thank them for their service to the country.
Jeff Siner
jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
A police officer in riot gear stands with other officers monitoring protesters as they near Trade and Tryon Streets in Charlotte, NC on Thursday, September 22, 2016.
Jeff Siner
jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Protesters celebrate their arrival at Trade and S. College Streets in Charlotte, NC on Thursday, September 22, 2016.
Jeff Siner
jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
A protester, center, becomes animated as he expresses his views to other participants near S. College and Trade Streets in Charlotte, NC on Thursday, September 22, 2016.
Jeff Siner
jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Protesters confront police officers in riot gear near Trade and Tryon Streets in Charlotte, NC on Thursday, September 22, 2016.
Jeff Siner
jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Police officers in riot gear stand at the ready near Trade and Tryon Streets in Charlotte, NC on Thursday, September 22, 2016.
Jeff Siner
jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
A protester, right, expresses his opinion to a police officer and another pedestrian near Trade and Tryon Sts. in Charlotte, NC on Thursday, September 22, 2016.
Jeff Siner
jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Protesters assist a driver in turning their car around on College Street in Charlotte, NC as they marched on Thursday, September 22, 2016.
Jeff Siner
jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Protesters walk up College Street in Charlotte, NC on Thursday, September 22, 2016.
Jeff Siner
jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Protesters celebrate their arrival at Trade and S. College Streets in Charlotte, NC on Thursday, September 22, 2016.
Jeff Siner
jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Protesters confront police officers near Trade and Tryon Sts. on Thursday night in Charlotte, NC.
Jeff Siner
jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Protesters listen to instructions of how police and National Guard may try to hinder their protest on Thursday at Romare Bearden Park in Charlotte, NC.
Jeff Siner
jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Protesters gather and chant slogans in Romare Bearden Park in Charlotte, NC on Thursday.
Jeff Siner
jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police officers congregate at the Metro School parking lot on Thursday evening, September 22, 2016.
David T. Foster III
dtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
People choose signs prior to a protest march from Romare Bearden Park on Thursday evening. Only a small group of protesters have arrived at the park.
Jeff Siner
jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
People choose signs prior to a protest march from Romare Bearden Park on Thursday evening. Only a small group of protesters have arrived at the park.
Jeff Siner
jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
People choose signs prior to a protest march from Romare Bearden Park on Thursday evening. Only a small group of protesters have arrived at the park.
Jeff Siner
jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Eleven year old Ethan Julian of Greensboro, NC smiles while being interviewed at Romare Bearden Park in Charlotte, NC.
Jeff Siner
jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
A man voices his opinion on the corner of E. Trade and S. College Streets in Charlotte, NC on Thursday evening.
Jeff Siner
jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
CMPD bicycle officers head to Trade and Tryon Streets Thursday in Charlotte, NC.
Jeff Siner
jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
NC Gov. Pat McCrory, center, greets Charlotte Mayor Jennifer Roberts during a news conference at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department headquarters on Thursday, September 22, 2016.
David T. Foster III
dtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
NC Gov. Pat McCrory addresses the media during a news conference at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department headquarters on Thursday, September 22, 2016.
David T. Foster III
dtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
The scene outside EpiCenter Sundries on West Trade Street in uptown Charlotte, Thursday morning, September 22, 2016. Charlotte leaders said Thursday the local police resources will be bolstered by several hundred people with the addition of the National Guard and State Highway Patrol following a second night of protests that turned violent in the wake of Tuesday's fatal police shooting of a black man.
Davie Hinshaw
dhinshaw@charlotteobserver.com
NC Gov. Pat McCrory addresses the media during a news conference at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department headquarters on Thursday, September 22, 2016.
David T. Foster III
dtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Kerr Putney gives an interview after a news conference at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department headquarters on Thursday, September 22, 2016.
David T. Foster III
dtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
NC Gov. Pat McCrory, center, addresses the media as Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Kerr Putney, left, Thomas Stith, governor's Chief of Staff, and Charlotte Mayor Jennifer Roberts, right, look on during a news conference at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department headquarters on Thursday, September 22, 2016.
David T. Foster III
dtfoster@charlotteobserver.com
The scene outside the Hornets team store on West Trade Street in uptown Charlotte, Thursday morning, September 22, 2016. Charlotte leaders said Thursday the local police resources will be bolstered by several hundred people with the addition of the National Guard and State Highway Patrol following a second night of protests that turned violent in the wake of Tuesday's fatal police shooting of a black man.
Davie Hinshaw
dhinshaw@charlotteobserver.com
The entrance to Buffalo Wild Wings in the NASCAR Plaza in uptown Charlotte, Thursday morning, September 22, 2016. Charlotte leaders said Thursday the local police resources will be bolstered by several hundred people with the addition of the National Guard and State Highway Patrol following a second night of protests that turned violent in the wake of Tuesday's fatal police shooting of a black man.
Davie Hinshaw
dhinshaw@charlotteobserver.com
National Guard troops and equipment have been arriving throughout the morning at the National Guard armory on West Boulevard. Charlotte leaders said Thursday the local police resources will be bolstered by several hundred people with the addition of the National Guard and State Highway Patrol following a second night of protests that turned violent in the wake of Tuesday's fatal police shooting of a black man.
Davie Hinshaw
dhinshaw@charlotteobserver.com
National Guard troops and equipment have been arriving throughout the morning at the National Guard armory on West Boulevard. Charlotte leaders said Thursday the local police resources will be bolstered by several hundred people with the addition of the National Guard and State Highway Patrol following a second night of protests that turned violent in the wake of Tuesday's fatal police shooting of a black man.
Davie Hinshaw
dhinshaw@charlotteobserver.com
The scene inside the Hornets team store on West Trade Street in uptown Charlotte, Thursday morning, September 22, 2016. Charlotte leaders said Thursday the local police resources will be bolstered by several hundred people with the addition of the National Guard and State Highway Patrol following a second night of protests that turned violent in the wake of Tuesday's fatal police shooting of a black man.
Davie Hinshaw
dhinshaw@charlotteobserver.com
National Guard troops exit the National Guard armory on West Boulevard Thursday afternoon, September 22, 2016. Charlotte leaders said Thursday the local police resources will be bolstered by several hundred people with the addition of the National Guard and State Highway Patrol following a second night of protests that turned violent in the wake of Tuesday's fatal police shooting of a black man.
Davie Hinshaw
dhinshaw@charlotteobserver.com
National Guard troops exit the National Guard armory on West Boulevard Thursday afternoon, September 22, 2016. Charlotte leaders said Thursday the local police resources will be bolstered by several hundred people with the addition of the National Guard and State Highway Patrol following a second night of protests that turned violent in the wake of Tuesday's fatal police shooting of a black man.
Davie Hinshaw
dhinshaw@charlotteobserver.com
National Guard troops exit the National Guard armory on West Boulevard Thursday afternoon, September 22, 2016. Charlotte leaders said Thursday the local police resources will be bolstered by several hundred people with the addition of the National Guard and State Highway Patrol following a second night of protests that turned violent in the wake of Tuesday's fatal police shooting of a black man.
Davie Hinshaw
dhinshaw@charlotteobserver.com
National Guard troops exit the National Guard armory on West Boulevard Thursday afternoon, September 22, 2016. Charlotte leaders said Thursday the local police resources will be bolstered by several hundred people with the addition of the National Guard and State Highway Patrol following a second night of protests that turned violent in the wake of Tuesday's fatal police shooting of a black man.
Davie Hinshaw
dhinshaw@charlotteobserver.com
CMPD Chief Kerr Putney answered a number of questions from the media during a thursday press conference about Charlotte's safety and the body cam video of the fatal shooting. After a second night of sometimes violent protests following a fatal police shooting Charlotte Mayor Jennifer Roberts, CMPD Chief Kerr Putney and a broad range of other city officials stood in support at a morning press conference at the government Center in uptown Charlotte Thursday, Sept. 22, 2016.
John D. Simmons
jsimmons@charlotteobserver.com
CMPD Chief Kerr Putney answered a number of questions from the media during a thursday press conference about Charlotte's safety and the body cam video of the fatal shooting. After a second night of sometimes violent protests following a fatal police shooting Charlotte Mayor Jennifer Roberts, CMPD Chief Kerr Putney and a broad range of other city officials stood in support at a morning press conference at the government Center in uptown Charlotte Thursday, Sept. 22, 2016.
John D. Simmons
jsimmons@charlotteobserver.com
After a second night of sometimes violent protests following a fatal police shooting Charlotte Mayor Jennifer Roberts, CMPD Chief Kerr Putney and a broad range of other city officials stood in support at a morning press conference at the government Center in uptown Charlotte Thursday, Sept. 22, 2016.
John D. Simmons
jsimmons@charlotteobserver.com
A horde of local and national press attended a press conference Thursday morning after a second night of violent protests in Charlotte. After a second night of sometimes violent protests following a fatal police shooting Charlotte Mayor Jennifer Roberts, CMPD Chief Kerr Putney and a broad range of other city officials stood in support at a morning press conference at the government Center in uptown Charlotte Thursday, Sept. 22, 2016.
John D. Simmons
jsimmons@charlotteobserver.com
CMPD Chief Kerr Putney says he did not see on the video a definitive act of pointing the gun at his officers but that the evidence points to an imminent threat. After a second night of sometimes violent protests following a fatal police shooting Charlotte Mayor Jennifer Roberts, CMPD Chief Kerr Putney and a broad range of other city officials stood in support at a morning press conference at the government Center in uptown Charlotte Thursday, Sept. 22, 2016.
John D. Simmons
jsimmons@charlotteobserver.com
"RIP Keith Scott #BLM" was spray painted on the exterior of the Hilton Garden Inn in uptown Charlotte during sometimes violent protests to Scott being fatally shot by a CMPD officer. The graffiti was later removed on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2016.
John D. Simmons
jsimmons@charlotteobserver.com
Workers repaired several windows at the Hilton Garden Inn damaged after overnight protests following a fatal police shooting turned violent in uptown Charlotte Thursday, Sept. 22, 2016.
John D. Simmons
jsimmons@charlotteobserver.com
Protesters celebrate their arrival at Trade and S. College Streets in Charlotte, NC on Thursday, September 22, 2016.
Jeff Siner
jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
A female protester shows her feelings with a poster during a march through uptown Charlotte, NC on Thursday, September 22, 2016.
Jeff Siner
jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Protesters march up Trade St. in Charlotte, NC on Thursday, September 22, 2016.
Jeff Siner
jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Protesters gather to chant slogans during a march up Trade St. in Charlotte, NC on Thursday, September 22, 2016.
Jeff Siner
jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Protesters cheer as they gather to chant slogans during a march up Trade St. in Charlotte, NC on Thursday, September 22, 2016.
Jeff Siner
jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Protesters march down Trade St. in Charlotte, NC holding their arms in the air on Thursday, September 22, 2016.
Jeff Siner
jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
A protester stops in an intersection with other protesters expressing his viewpoint in Charlotte, NC on Thursday, September 22, 2016.
Jeff Siner
jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Protesters block the road in front of Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC during a march to 277 on Thursday, September 22, 2016.
Jeff Siner
jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
A protester displays his feelings for the police while standing on 277 in Charlotte, NC during a march on Thursday, September 22, 2016.
Jeff Siner
jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Police line 277 to stop protesters from disturbing traffic in Charlotte, NC during a march on Thursday, September 22, 2016.
Jeff Siner
jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Police walk toward the Morehead Street intersection looking to control traffic and protesters during a march on Thursday, September 22, 2016.
Jeff Siner
jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
A man raises his fist into the air in support of protesters during a march on Thursday, September 22, 2016.
Jeff Siner
jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Protesters embrace on Trade St. during a march on Thursday, September 22, 2016 in Charlotte, NC.
Jeff Siner
jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Protesters raise their arms in unity along College Street in Charlotte, NC during a march on Thursday, September 22, 2016 in Charlotte, NC.
Jeff Siner
jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
National Guard soldiers watch as protesters pass by along Trade Street in Charlotte, NC on Thursday, September 22, 2016 in Charlotte, NC.
Jeff Siner
jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
National Guard Specialist Ross, center, shakes hands with protesters as they pass by along Trade St. in Charlotte, NC on Thursday, September 22, 2016 in Charlotte, NC. Protesters stopped to embrace the National Guard soldiers and thank them for their service to the country.
Jeff Siner
jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
A National Guardsman reaches out to bump fists with a protester along Trade St. in Charlotte, NC on Thursday, September 22, 2016 in Charlotte, NC. Protesters stopped to embrace the National Guard soldiers and thank them for their service to the country.
Jeff Siner
jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
A protester raises his fists in the air after he and other protesters were able to block 277 in Charlotte, NC on Thursday, September 22, 2016.
Jeff Siner
jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
Wearing a gas mask, a female protester displays her opinion during a march in Charlotte, NC on Thursday, September 22, 2016.
Jeff Siner
jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
National Guard Specialist Ross embraces a protester as he passes along Trade St. in Charlotte, NC on Thursday, September 22, 2016 in Charlotte, NC. Protesters stopped to embrace the National Guard soldiers and thank them for their service to the country.
Jeff Siner
jsiner@charlotteobserver.com
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