Shaun Kent
Coverage of Shaun Kent in the Nexus archive.
- 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.
- 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.