CHARLOTTE, N.C. – A decade after the police shooting death of Keith Lamont Scott sparked days of unrest, the Charlotte community gathered to remember his life and reflect on a decade of change.
Activists and neighbors held a vigil at Reedy Creek Park over the weekend to honor Scott’s memory.
The 43-year-old was shot and killed by a Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police officer on September 20, 2016.
While city leaders note progress has been made over the last ten years, civil rights organizers emphasize that the work is far from finished, warning that many original community concerns remain unaddressed.
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