Lori Carson
Coverage of Lori Carson in the Nexus archive.
- 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.