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Video of white cop shooting man goes viral, sparks racial tensions

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DailyBiteApr 08, 2015 | 13:37

Video of white cop shooting man goes viral, sparks racial tensions

Graphic video that appears to show a North Charleston police officer shooting an unarmed man in the back following a traffic stop has gone viral. Walter Scott, 50, died from his wounds. A hashtag in his honor, #WalterScott, has been the No. 1 trending topic on Twitter as the nation reacts with frustration to the video on the heels of racial tension from other shootings involving police officers and unarmed black males.

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Last updated: April 08, 2015 | 13:37
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