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Conviction April 4, 2015 Homicide

Walter Scott

Status Conviction
Type Homicide
Date April 4, 2015
Location North Charleston, South Carolina
Victim Age 50
Gender Male

Walter Scott was shot in the back and killed while fleeing from North Charleston police officer Michael Slager during a traffic stop. A bystander's video showed Slager shooting Scott in the back and then planting his Taser near the body. Slager pleaded guilty to federal civil rights charges and was sentenced to 20 years.

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