South Carolina store owner acquitted of murder in 2023 killing of Black teen

Chikei Rick Chow, 61, shot Cyrus Carmack-Belton in the back after chasing him from his convenience store in Columbia. He maintained he acted to defend his son.

Jun 2, 2026 0

South Carolina store owner acquitted of murder in 2023 killing of Black teen

Chikei Rick Chow, 61, shot Cyrus Carmack-Belton in the back after chasing him from his convenience store in Columbia. He maintained he acted to defend his son.

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