Officers were looking to arrest a man on outstanding warrants near an apartment complex when they saw Scott in his car allegedly "rolling a blunt" and with a gun, according to authorities. After he got out of his car, police shot him a he walked slowly backwards with his arms by his sides.
Victim's Name: Keith Lamont Scott
Agency Responsible: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 43
Race: Black
Date of Death: September 20, 2016
County: Mecklenburg
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Unclear
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: other
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: Yes
Washington Post Database ID: 1904
Geography: Suburban