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44 Harrowing Photos That Show The Pain and Hope Of The Charlotte Protests

For a second night in a row, protestors in Charlotte, North Carolina took to the streets following the police shooting of Keith Lamont Scott. In what started as a peaceful demonstration, law enforcement and protestors clashed in a city already plagued with police violence -- a recent report revealed that Charlotte police kill a civilian about every two months. Scott's death joins the ranks of hundreds this year -- usually unarmed, unjustified and always Black -- that have rocked the African American community to its core. Here, we take a look at the harrowing photos captured during the protests, photos that convey the pain, suffering and mourning of those fighting for justice in this country.
By Christina Coleman · Updated October 26, 2020
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Outraged protesters face riot police last night during a demonstration against police brutality in Charlotte, North Carolina, following the shooting of Keith Lamont Scott the previous day.
44 Harrowing Photos That Show The Pain and Hope Of The Charlotte Protests
Jeff Siner/Charlotte Observer/TNS via Getty Images
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State of Emergency
Outraged protesters face riot police last night during a demonstration against police brutality in Charlotte, North Carolina, following the shooting of Keith Lamont Scott the previous day.
44 Harrowing Photos That Show The Pain and Hope Of The Charlotte Protests
Sean Rayford/Getty Images
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State of Emergency
Outraged protesters face riot police last night during a demonstration against police brutality in Charlotte, North Carolina, following the shooting of Keith Lamont Scott the previous day.
44 Harrowing Photos That Show The Pain and Hope Of The Charlotte Protests
NICHOLAS KAMM/AFP/Getty Images
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State of Emergency
Outraged protesters face riot police last night during a demonstration against police brutality in Charlotte, North Carolina, following the shooting of Keith Lamont Scott the previous day.
44 Harrowing Photos That Show The Pain and Hope Of The Charlotte Protests
Sean Rayford/Getty Images
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State of Emergency
Outraged protesters face riot police last night during a demonstration against police brutality in Charlotte, North Carolina, following the shooting of Keith Lamont Scott the previous day.
44 Harrowing Photos That Show The Pain and Hope Of The Charlotte Protests
Sean Rayford/Getty Images
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State of Emergency
Outraged protesters face riot police last night during a demonstration against police brutality in Charlotte, North Carolina, following the shooting of Keith Lamont Scott the previous day.
44 Harrowing Photos That Show The Pain and Hope Of The Charlotte Protests
NICHOLAS KAMM/AFP/Getty Images
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State of Emergency
Outraged protesters face riot police last night during a demonstration against police brutality in Charlotte, North Carolina, following the shooting of Keith Lamont Scott the previous day.
44 Harrowing Photos That Show The Pain and Hope Of The Charlotte Protests
Sean Rayford/Getty Images
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State of Emergency
Outraged protesters face riot police last night during a demonstration against police brutality in Charlotte, North Carolina, following the shooting of Keith Lamont Scott the previous day.
44 Harrowing Photos That Show The Pain and Hope Of The Charlotte Protests
Sean Rayford/Getty Images
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State of Emergency
Outraged protesters face riot police last night during a demonstration against police brutality in Charlotte, North Carolina, following the shooting of Keith Lamont Scott the previous day.
44 Harrowing Photos That Show The Pain and Hope Of The Charlotte Protests
Sean Rayford/Getty Images
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State of Emergency
Outraged protesters face riot police last night during a demonstration against police brutality in Charlotte, North Carolina, following the shooting of Keith Lamont Scott the previous day.
44 Harrowing Photos That Show The Pain and Hope Of The Charlotte Protests
Sean Rayford/Getty Images
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State of Emergency
Outraged protesters face riot police last night during a demonstration against police brutality in Charlotte, North Carolina, following the shooting of Keith Lamont Scott the previous day.
44 Harrowing Photos That Show The Pain and Hope Of The Charlotte Protests
NICHOLAS KAMM/AFP/Getty Images
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State of Emergency
Outraged protesters face riot police last night during a demonstration against police brutality in Charlotte, North Carolina, following the shooting of Keith Lamont Scott the previous day.
44 Harrowing Photos That Show The Pain and Hope Of The Charlotte Protests
NICHOLAS KAMM/AFP/Getty Images
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State of Emergency
Outraged protesters face riot police last night during a demonstration against police brutality in Charlotte, North Carolina, following the shooting of Keith Lamont Scott the previous day.
44 Harrowing Photos That Show The Pain and Hope Of The Charlotte Protests
Brian Blanco/Getty Images
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State of Emergency
Outraged protesters face riot police last night during a demonstration against police brutality in Charlotte, North Carolina, following the shooting of Keith Lamont Scott the previous day.
44 Harrowing Photos That Show The Pain and Hope Of The Charlotte Protests
Jeff Siner/The Charlotte Observer/TNS via Getty Images
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State of Emergency
Outraged protesters face riot police last night during a demonstration against police brutality in Charlotte, North Carolina, following the shooting of Keith Lamont Scott the previous day.
44 Harrowing Photos That Show The Pain and Hope Of The Charlotte Protests
NICHOLAS KAMM/AFP/Getty Images
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State of Emergency
Outraged protesters face riot police last night during a demonstration against police brutality in Charlotte, North Carolina, following the shooting of Keith Lamont Scott the previous day.
44 Harrowing Photos That Show The Pain and Hope Of The Charlotte Protests
NICHOLAS KAMM/AFP/Getty Images
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State of Emergency
44 Harrowing Photos That Show The Pain and Hope Of The Charlotte Protests
Brian Blanco/Getty Images
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State of Emergency
Outraged protesters face riot police last night during a demonstration against police brutality in Charlotte, North Carolina, following the shooting of Keith Lamont Scott the previous day.
44 Harrowing Photos That Show The Pain and Hope Of The Charlotte Protests
Sean Rayford/Getty Images
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State of Emergency
Outraged protesters face riot police last night during a demonstration against police brutality in Charlotte, North Carolina, following the shooting of Keith Lamont Scott the previous day.
44 Harrowing Photos That Show The Pain and Hope Of The Charlotte Protests
NICHOLAS KAMM/AFP/Getty Images
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State of Emergency
Outraged protesters face riot police last night during a demonstration against police brutality in Charlotte, North Carolina, following the shooting of Keith Lamont Scott the previous day.
44 Harrowing Photos That Show The Pain and Hope Of The Charlotte Protests
Brian Blanco/Getty Images
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State of Emergency
Outraged protesters face riot police last night during a demonstration against police brutality in Charlotte, North Carolina, following the shooting of Keith Lamont Scott the previous day.
44 Harrowing Photos That Show The Pain and Hope Of The Charlotte Protests
NICHOLAS KAMM/AFP/Getty Images
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State of Emergency
Outraged protesters face riot police last night during a demonstration against police brutality in Charlotte, North Carolina, following the shooting of Keith Lamont Scott the previous day.
44 Harrowing Photos That Show The Pain and Hope Of The Charlotte Protests
Brian Blanco/Getty Images
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State of Emergency
Outraged protesters face riot police last night during a demonstration against police brutality in Charlotte, North Carolina, following the shooting of Keith Lamont Scott the previous day.
44 Harrowing Photos That Show The Pain and Hope Of The Charlotte Protests
NICHOLAS KAMM/AFP/Getty Images
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State of Emergency
Outraged protesters face riot police last night during a demonstration against police brutality in Charlotte, North Carolina, following the shooting of Keith Lamont Scott the previous day.
44 Harrowing Photos That Show The Pain and Hope Of The Charlotte Protests
NICHOLAS KAMM/AFP/Getty Images
25
State of Emergency
Outraged protesters face riot police last night during a demonstration against police brutality in Charlotte, North Carolina, following the shooting of Keith Lamont Scott the previous day.
44 Harrowing Photos That Show The Pain and Hope Of The Charlotte Protests
Jeff Siner/Charlotte Observer/TNS via Getty Images
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State of Emergency
Outraged protesters face riot police last night during a demonstration against police brutality in Charlotte, North Carolina, following the shooting of Keith Lamont Scott the previous day.
44 Harrowing Photos That Show The Pain and Hope Of The Charlotte Protests
NICHOLAS KAMM/AFP/Getty Images
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State of Emergency
Outraged protesters face riot police last night during a demonstration against police brutality in Charlotte, North Carolina, following the shooting of Keith Lamont Scott the previous day.
44 Harrowing Photos That Show The Pain and Hope Of The Charlotte Protests
Jeff Siner/Charlotte Observer/TNS via Getty Images
28
State of Emergency
Outraged protesters face riot police last night during a demonstration against police brutality in Charlotte, North Carolina, following the shooting of Keith Lamont Scott the previous day.
44 Harrowing Photos That Show The Pain and Hope Of The Charlotte Protests
Jeff Siner/Charlotte Observer/TNS via Getty Images
29
State of Emergency
Outraged protesters face riot police last night during a demonstration against police brutality in Charlotte, North Carolina, following the shooting of Keith Lamont Scott the previous day.
44 Harrowing Photos That Show The Pain and Hope Of The Charlotte Protests
Sean Rayford/Getty Images
30
State of Emergency
Outraged protesters face riot police last night during a demonstration against police brutality in Charlotte, North Carolina, following the shooting of Keith Lamont Scott the previous day.
44 Harrowing Photos That Show The Pain and Hope Of The Charlotte Protests
Sean Rayford/Getty Images
31
State of Emergency
Outraged protesters face riot police last night during a demonstration against police brutality in Charlotte, North Carolina, following the shooting of Keith Lamont Scott the previous day.
44 Harrowing Photos That Show The Pain and Hope Of The Charlotte Protests
Sean Rayford/Getty Images
32
State of Emergency
Outraged protesters face riot police last night during a demonstration against police brutality in Charlotte, North Carolina, following the shooting of Keith Lamont Scott the previous day.
44 Harrowing Photos That Show The Pain and Hope Of The Charlotte Protests
Sean Rayford/Getty Images
33
State of Emergency
Outraged protesters face riot police last night during a demonstration against police brutality in Charlotte, North Carolina, following the shooting of Keith Lamont Scott the previous day.
44 Harrowing Photos That Show The Pain and Hope Of The Charlotte Protests
Sean Rayford/Getty Images
34
State of Emergency
Outraged protesters face riot police last night during a demonstration against police brutality in Charlotte, North Carolina, following the shooting of Keith Lamont Scott the previous day.
44 Harrowing Photos That Show The Pain and Hope Of The Charlotte Protests
Sean Rayford/Getty Images
35
State of Emergency
Outraged protesters face riot police last night during a demonstration against police brutality in Charlotte, North Carolina, following the shooting of Keith Lamont Scott the previous day.
44 Harrowing Photos That Show The Pain and Hope Of The Charlotte Protests
Sean Rayford/Getty Images
36
State of Emergency
Outraged protesters face riot police last night during a demonstration against police brutality in Charlotte, North Carolina, following the shooting of Keith Lamont Scott the previous day.
44 Harrowing Photos That Show The Pain and Hope Of The Charlotte Protests
Sean Rayford/Getty Images
37
State of Emergency
Outraged protesters face riot police last night during a demonstration against police brutality in Charlotte, North Carolina, following the shooting of Keith Lamont Scott the previous day.
44 Harrowing Photos That Show The Pain and Hope Of The Charlotte Protests
Sean Rayford/Getty Images
38
State of Emergency
Outraged protesters face riot police last night during a demonstration against police brutality in Charlotte, North Carolina, following the shooting of Keith Lamont Scott the previous day.
44 Harrowing Photos That Show The Pain and Hope Of The Charlotte Protests
Sean Rayford/Getty Images
39
State of Emergency
Outraged protesters face riot police last night during a demonstration against police brutality in Charlotte, North Carolina, following the shooting of Keith Lamont Scott the previous day.
44 Harrowing Photos That Show The Pain and Hope Of The Charlotte Protests
Sean Rayford/Getty Images
40
State of Emergency
Outraged protesters face riot police last night during a demonstration against police brutality in Charlotte, North Carolina, following the shooting of Keith Lamont Scott the previous day.
44 Harrowing Photos That Show The Pain and Hope Of The Charlotte Protests
Sean Rayford/Getty Images
41
State of Emergency
Outraged protesters face riot police last night during a demonstration against police brutality in Charlotte, North Carolina, following the shooting of Keith Lamont Scott the previous day.
44 Harrowing Photos That Show The Pain and Hope Of The Charlotte Protests
Sean Rayford/Getty Images
42
State of Emergency
Outraged protesters face riot police last night during a demonstration against police brutality in Charlotte, North Carolina, following the shooting of Keith Lamont Scott the previous day.
44 Harrowing Photos That Show The Pain and Hope Of The Charlotte Protests
Sean Rayford/Getty Images
43
State of Emergency
Outraged protesters face riot police last night during a demonstration against police brutality in Charlotte, North Carolina, following the shooting of Keith Lamont Scott the previous day.
44 Harrowing Photos That Show The Pain and Hope Of The Charlotte Protests
Sean Rayford/Getty Images
44
State of Emergency
Outraged protesters face riot police last night during a demonstration against police brutality in Charlotte, North Carolina, following the shooting of Keith Lamont Scott the previous day.
44 Harrowing Photos That Show The Pain and Hope Of The Charlotte Protests
Sean Rayford/Getty Images
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