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South Carolina store owner acquitted of murder in 2023 killing of Black teen
Chikei Rick Chow, 61, was acquitted of murder after shooting Cyrus Carmack-Belton in the back during a confrontation at his Columbia convenience store. Chow claimed he acted to defend his son during the incident.
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