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Second Night Of Unrest In Charlotte In Wake Of CMPD Fatal Shooting

UPDATED(10:00 pm) Mayor Pro Tem Vi Lyles was at the CMPD control center Wednesday night. She spoke with WFAE's Mark Rumsey about the night's events and the investigation into the shooting of Keith Lamont Scott by CMPD Officer Brently Vinson.

"I have confidence that they are going to respect their mission and values in this investigation," said Lyles.

Along with Councilwoman Vi Lyles, WFAE reporters Tom Bullock and David Boraks update us on the events Uptown.   

(9:00 pm) In Uptown Charlotte, a second night of protests of the fatal shooting of Keith Lamont Scott have become violent.

The City of Charlotte reported one person was shot and killed   is on life support, the victim of another civilian not CMPD.

WFAE has reporters on scene and will be updating us through the night. 

WFAE reporter Tom Bullock speaks with Mark Rumsey about the Wednesday night protests in Uptown Charlotte.

Council Woman Vi Lyles has called WFAE to update us that there are no confirmed deaths in the violence Uptown. 

Second Night Of Unrest In Charlotte In Wake Of CMPD Fatal Shooting

The City of Charlotte confirms that one person has been fatally shot in Uptown Charlotte. This was an act of civilian on civilian assault and CMPD was not involved in that shooting.

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