Cyrus Carmack-Belton
Coverage of Cyrus Carmack-Belton in the Nexus archive.
- 'We do not accept it': Family reacts to acquittal in fatal shooting of 14-year-old
The family of Cyrus Carmack-Belton expressed anger over a jury's acquittal of Chikei Rick Chow in the 2023 fatal shooting of the Black 14-year-old. They rejected the verdict, calling it unacceptable.
- Rick Chow, South Carolina Store Owner, Found Not Guilty of Murder in Death of Cyrus Carmack-Belton
Rick Chow, a South Carolina store owner, was found not guilty of murder in the death of Cyrus Carmack-Belton. His lawyer described the shooting as a tragedy but stated the jury reached the correct verdict.
- South Carolina jury finds store owner not guilty of murder in killing of Black teen
A South Carolina jury found Chikei Rick Chow not guilty of murder in the shooting death of 14-year-old Cyrus Carmack-Belton. The incident occurred when Chow shot the teen in the back after chasing him from his Columbia convenience store.
- South Carolina jury finds store owner not guilty of murder in killing of Black teen
A South Carolina jury found store owner Chikei Rick Chow not guilty of murder in the 2023 shooting of 14-year-old Cyrus Carmack-Belton. The verdict followed a trial where Chow claimed self-defense, asserting the teen pointed a gun at his son, while prosecutors argued the teen posed no threat. Carmack-Belton’s family and community expressed distress over the outcome.
- South Carolina jury finds store owner not guilty of murder in killing of Black teen
A South Carolina jury found store owner Chikei Rick Chow not guilty of murder in the 2023 shooting of 14-year-old Cyrus Carmack-Belton. The shooting occurred after Chow chased the teen from his convenience store, with Chow claiming self-defense for his son, while prosecutors argued the teen posed no threat. The verdict sparked emotional reactions from Carmack-Belton’s family and community.
- South Carolina jury finds store owner not guilty of murder in killing of Black teen
A South Carolina jury found store owner Chikei Rick Chow not guilty of murder in the 2023 shooting of 14-year-old Cyrus Carmack-Belton. The incident occurred after Chow chased Carmack-Belton from his convenience store, claiming self-defense to protect his son, while prosecutors argued the teen was shot in the back without posing a threat.
- 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.
- Jury deliberates in trial of South Carolina store owner who fatally shot Black teen
A South Carolina jury is deliberating in the trial of Chikei Rick Chow, a store owner charged with murder after fatally shooting 14-year-old Cyrus Carmack-Belton during a foot chase. Prosecutors claim the shooting was unprovoked, while defense lawyers argue Chow fired to defend his son, who allegedly faced a gun threat from the teen.
- Jury hears closing arguments in trial of South Carolina store owner who fatally shot Black teen
A South Carolina jury heard closing arguments in the trial of Chikei Rick Chow, a 61-year-old store owner charged with murder after fatally shooting 14-year-old Cyrus Carmack-Belton during a foot chase. Prosecutors allege the shooting was unprovoked, while the defense claims Chow fired to protect his son, who they say was threatened with a gun. The incident sparked community grief and protests over racial tensions.
- Jury hears closing arguments in trial of South Carolina store owner who fatally shot Black teen
A South Carolina jury is hearing closing arguments in the trial of 61-year-old store owner Chikei Rick Chow, who shot and killed 14-year-old Cyrus Carmack-Belton during a foot chase. Prosecutors allege the shooting was unprovoked, while defense lawyers claim Chow fired to protect his son, who they say was threatened with a gun. The incident sparked community grief in Richland County, where nearly half the population is Black.