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Morning Anchor | WCNC NBC Charlotte. Intrepid traveler. Lover of all dogs. Lover of life under a deadline.

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    Ben Thompson‏Verified account @Bentnews 21 Sep 2016

    Big discrepancies in #KeithScott case already. CMPD says he had a gun. Neighbors say he was reading a book. #CLT @wcnc

    2:42 AM - 21 Sep 2016 from Charlotte, NC
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      2. DC Dude‏ @DCDude1776 21 Sep 2016
        Replying to @Bentnews

        Charlotte police have cameras, don’t they? Does that extend to under cover officers?

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      3. Legendary Covfefe™‏ @xwordy 21 Sep 2016
        Replying to @DCDude1776 @Bentnews

        Unfortunately, no. And CMPD rules allow them to refuse to release footage in any event.

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      4. DC Dude‏ @DCDude1776 21 Sep 2016
        Replying to @xwordy

        If officers were undercover, it’s plausible they didn’t have cameras on. That said, if footage exists, it should be released stat.

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      5. Legendary Covfefe™‏ @xwordy 21 Sep 2016
        Replying to @DCDude1776

        Confirmed. No cam.http://www.cnn.com/2016/09/21/us/charlotte-police-shooting/index.html …

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      6. DC Dude‏ @DCDude1776 21 Sep 2016
        Replying to @xwordy

        Ridiculous. A camera would shut the shit down before people riot.

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      7. Legendary Covfefe™‏ @xwordy 21 Sep 2016
        Replying to @DCDude1776

        Of course. I generally have few issues with CMPD, but their camera policy is just stupid.

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      2. Thunder_Chicken‏ @Thunder_Chicken 21 Sep 2016
        Replying to @Bentnews

        @xwordy @wcnc the two are not mutually exclusive, nor is either significant.

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      3. Legendary Covfefe™‏ @xwordy 21 Sep 2016
        Replying to @Thunder_Chicken

        So if he rolled up out of his vehicle pointing a gun at the cop, that's insignificant?

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      4. Thunder_Chicken‏ @Thunder_Chicken 21 Sep 2016
        Replying to @xwordy

        did I misread? Having a gun or holding a gun should be insignificant, yes. I missed the pointing claim, sorry.

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      5. Legendary Covfefe™‏ @xwordy 21 Sep 2016
        Replying to @Thunder_Chicken

        That's sort of my point...it's unclear at this stage.

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      6. Thunder_Chicken‏ @Thunder_Chicken 21 Sep 2016
        Replying to @xwordy

        well, I'd prefer it if cops didn't execute anyone, even gun toting crazy folk; that kind of thing tarnishes 'without fear or favor'.

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      7. Legendary Covfefe™‏ @xwordy 21 Sep 2016
        Replying to @Thunder_Chicken

        I agree.

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    1. FlameCCT‏ @FlameCCT 21 Sep 2016
      Replying to @Bentnews @wcnc

      Sounds no different than Ferguson MO, where police said Brown charged while witness said he had hands up & don't shoot.

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    2. Shelley‏ @SexyRags 21 Sep 2016
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      Discrepancies? Surprise Surprise

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