Nine people hurt, 44 arrested in Charlotte protests overnight

Demonstrations are triggered by the fatal shooting of a black man by police

Demonstrations are triggered by the fatal shooting of a black man by police. PHOTO: REUTERS

Nine people were injured and 44 were arrested by police during a second night of violent protests overnight in Charlotte, North Carolina, the police chief said on Thursday.


12 officers hurt in North Carolina protests after fatal police shooting

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Chief Kerr Putney told a news conference the injuries and arrests occurred during demonstrations that were triggered by the fatal shooting of a black man by police.

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