South Carolina store owner walked free after a murder acquittal. Then the victim’s family called for something much bigger than a protest “If they cannot support you, you do not support them.” We Got This Covered · Jun 9
Rick Chow's 'Not Guilty' Verdict Sparks Calls to Boycott Asian-Owned Businesses Rick Chow's acquittal in the shooting of Cyrus Carmack-Belton has sparked racial tensions and protests in South Carolina, with community leaders urging for a boycott of Asian-owned businesses. International Business Times UK · Jun 4
Rick Chow Trial Verdict: Did He Kill 14-Year-Old Cyrus Carmack-Belton? Rick Chow was acquitted of murder charges in the shooting of Cyrus Carmack-Belton, sparking debates on self-defence laws and racial justice in South Carolina. International Business Times UK · Jun 2
Tears in court as jury clears store owner in shooting death of Black 14-year-old A South Carolina jury has found convenience store owner Chikei Rick Chow not guilty of murder in the 2023 shooting death of 14-year-old Cyrus Carmack-Belton, a verdict that sparked heartbreak and outrage inside the courtroom. The Independent UK · Jun 2
Jury deliberations begin in trial of store owner who shot and killed Black 14-year-old Defense lawyers claim the accused made a split-second decision to defend his son The Independent UK · Jun 1
Trial begins for a South Carolina store owner who fatally shot Black teen A South Carolina jury has heard opening statements in the trial of a store owner charged with murder in the killing of a Black 14-year-old The Independent UK · May 27
Funeral held for teen shot by gas station owner over false shoplifting claims as community shares outrage Cyrus Carmack-Belton was shot to death on 28 May after a verbal argument over false claims that he had shoplifted four bottles of water spilled onto the street The Independent UK · Jun 4, 2023
Community mourns teenager's death after gas station owner charged with murder Community members are grieving the death of a 14-year-old boy who authorities say was fatally shot in the back by a South Carolina gas station owner The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2023
Four water bottles, false shoplifting claims and a 14-year-old killed: What happened to Cyrus Carmack-Belton? Cyrus Carmack-Belton was chased and fatally shot by the owner of a convenience store who wrongly believed he was shoplifting, Andrea Blanco reports The Independent UK · Jun 1, 2023
Store owner charged with murder in teen's shooting has shot at suspected shoplifters before Authorities say a store owner in South Carolina charged with murder this week after shooting a 14-year-old boy he wrongly thought stole water has shot at suspected shoplifters two other times in the past eight years and not faced charges The Independent UK · Jun 1, 2023
Gas station owner charged with innocent teen customer’s murder has history of shooting at shoplifters Rick Chow, 58, is accused of chasing Cyrus Carmack-Belton from his Xpress Mart Shell store in Columbia before shooting the teen in the back The Independent UK · Jun 1, 2023
A South Carolina store owner accused of fatally shooting a boy is charged with murder The store owner, who had a concealed weapons permit, was charged after an autopsy showed the middle school student was shot in the back and deputies spoke to witnesses and reviewed video. WEKU · Jun 1, 2023
Gas station owner charged with murder for fatally shooting teenager he falsely accused of shoplifting Rick Chow is facing a murder charge after shooting 14-year-old Cyrus Carmack-Belton in Columbia, South Carolina, on Sunday, police say The Independent UK · May 31, 2023
South Carolina gas station owner charged with murder in 14-year-old's shooting death A South Carolina gas station owner has been charged with murder in the death of a 14-year-old boy whom he allegedly chased from the store and shot in the back The Independent UK · May 30, 2023