Store owner found not guilty of murder in 2023 killing of Black teen in South Carolina

[drudge X]

A14yr old needs his parents to walk to the corner store.

How convenient of you to left out the pertinent facts.

By the way, where was your cry me river when Asians were targeted by blacks?

 

[Correll]

When a thief steals something, HE is the one that is setting the value of the thing, over hte value of his life.

 

[Superbadbrutha]

The thug was caught stealing water and when confronted, he pointed his loaded firearm into the face of the Mr Chow's son.

Mr Chow shot the larcenous, violent thug to defend his own son.

He shouldn't have a trial, he should have a parade.

Really? Show where any of that was proven in court.

Where is the video of him pointing a gun in Chow's son's face, why did Chow kill him 150 yards from the store if he pointed a gun in his face.

 

[Superbadbrutha]

How convenient of you to left out the pertinent facts.

By the way, where was your cry me river when Asians were targeted by blacks?

What pertinent facts did I leave out?

More Asians were targeted by whites.

 

[drudge X]

What pertinent facts did I leave out?

More Asians were targeted by whites.

So this kid didn’t carry one?

Not according to Asians.

 

[Kruska]

Chikei Rick Chow maintained he shot 14-year-old Cyrus Carmack-Belton in the back because he was trying to defend his son.

The jury returned the verdict for Chikei Rick Chow. Chow, 61, who is Asian, shot Cyrus Carmack-Belton in the back after chasing him from his convenience store in Columbia. He maintained he acted to defend his son.

Defense lawyer Jack Swerling said they’re very pleased with the verdict but also feel for Carmack-Belton’s family.
“My heart goes out to them, but 14-year-old kid should not be roaming the streets of Columbia or South Carolina with semiautomatic pistol loaded and ready to fire,” he said.

Prosecutors and a defense lawyer in closing arguments painted different pictures of the 2023 shooting. Prosecutors said Chow acted in anger because he wrongly thought the teen had stolen four bottles of water from the store. A defense lawyer said Chow fired to defend his son only after the teen pointed a gun at him.

Prosecutors acknowledged Carmack-Belton had a semiautomatic pistol, but they say it fell on the ground during the chase and he never threatened anyone with it. Prosecutors said Chow chased the teen more than 130 yards from the store.

Gipson told jurors that Chow “chased a kid down, shot him in the back.”

During closing arguments, Gipson placed a bottle of water before jurors. Gipson said that Chow “at the end of the day, believed that a human is not more than that.”

Gipson said multiple witnesses testified that they didn’t see anything in Carmack-Belton’s hands and didn’t see him point a gun as he ran from the store.

“Nobody testified that happened that doesn’t have the last name Chow,” Gipson said.

Store owner found not guilty of murder in 2023 killing of Black teen in South Carolina

Chikei Rick Chow maintained he shot 14-year-old Cyrus Carmack-Belton in the back because he was trying to defend his son.

www.nbcnews.com

Here we go again, a grown man runs a child down and shoots him in the back over 4 bottles of water they claimed he stole and yet he didn't have any water on him, then he claims the kid pointed a gun at him and threatened his son, but the he never fired a gun and no one saw him threaten to shoot anyone.

I would love to know the makeup of this jury.

A typical "gun friendly" American verdict. (based on the articles statements)

In Germany or a country with law and order, Mr. Chow would have been sentenced for murder or murder in affect - since he shot a supposed shoplifter, "independent of maybe carrying a loaded pistol", 130 yards away from his shop in the back (especially in view if the victim had no police records) - aka Mr. Chow did not act in self-defense or in defense of his son at the moment of the supposed "threat" with a loaded pistol, supposedly occurring during the theft of 4 bottles of water.

The son of Mr. Chow will likely face prison or a hefty fine, for a possible false eye-witness statement - since the victim Carmack-Belton, did not carry any bottles of water on him.

The parents of the supposed shoplifter would face a fee or maybe even prison - for parental neglect, aka a 14 year old in possession of a pistol, depending on the finding of an investigation as to who is the owner/seller of the gun - aka how did the victim gain possession of a pistol and did the parents know about it.

 

[Superbadbrutha]

So this kid didn’t carry one?

Not according to Asians.

Amazing that none of the witnesses saw him point it at anyone or threaten anyone.

 

[drudge X]

Amazing that none of the witnesses saw him point it at anyone or threaten anyone.

It’s called unintended consequences. See Zimmerman and Martin.

One could have ignored and his life would not be in ruined now.

The other could also ignore instead of engage.

One paid with his life. The other, his life is fucked beyond repair.

 

[Superbadbrutha]

It’s called unintended consequences. See Zimmerman and Martin.

One could have ignored and his life would not be in ruined now.

The other could also ignore instead of engage.

One paid with his life. The other, his life is fucked beyond repair.

It's called you don't know what the fk you are talking about.

Do tell all this pertinent information you claim I left out.

 

[drudge X]

It's called you don't know what the fk you are talking about.

Do tell all this pertinent information you claim I left out.

No, you are stupid or just willingly stupid.
He pointed a gun at the owner, he was asking for it. Whether he was a threat or no longer a threat is irrelevant. The kid may believe that he was no longer a threat after leaving but not according to the owner.

 

[Blaster]

Really? Show where any of that was proven in court.

Where is the video of him pointing a gun in Chow's son's face, why did Chow kill him 150 yards from the store if he pointed a gun in his face.

Haha

 

[Blaster]

It's called you don't know what the fk you are talking about.

Do tell all this pertinent information you claim I left out.

You are a funny guy.

 

[drudge X]

You are a funny guy.

He is isn’t he?

 

[Superbadbrutha]

No, you are stupid or just willingly stupid.
He pointed a gun at the owner, he was asking for it. Whether he was a threat or no longer a threat is irrelevant. The kid may believe that he was no longer a threat after leaving but not according to the owner.

Why is it no one witnessed that, only the man and his family made that claim. Why isn't it on video camera footage? So, you are telling me that you chase someone 150 yards and shoot them in the back and claim you were in fear of your life, GTFOH, hell even you aren't that damn dumb.

 

[Blaster]

Why is it no one witnessed that, only the man and his family made that claim. Why isn't it on video camera footage? So, you are telling me that you chase someone 150 yards and shoot them in the back and claim you were in fear of your life, GTFOH, hell even you aren't that damn dumb.

The jury said not guilty.

 

[Fang]

100% self defense. Chow spent 3 years in prison for nothing. Note to Cyrus’ parents, your kid should not have been roaming the streets with a loaded semiautomatic up to no good.

 

[SweetTea]

I'm a big time Pro Second Amendment guy, and as most people in this ste know, very conservative, however, I would not have shot the kid in the back even if he had stolen bottles of water.

 

[Lockback]

I'm a big time Pro Second Amendment guy, and as most people in this ste know, very conservative, however, I would not have shot the kid in the back even if he had stolen bottles of water.

IF that story is true, I totally agree. And I'm a 2nd Amendment guy too. But I'd like to learn a little more before passing judgment.

 

[westwall]

Chikei Rick Chow maintained he shot 14-year-old Cyrus Carmack-Belton in the back because he was trying to defend his son.

The jury returned the verdict for Chikei Rick Chow. Chow, 61, who is Asian, shot Cyrus Carmack-Belton in the back after chasing him from his convenience store in Columbia. He maintained he acted to defend his son.

Defense lawyer Jack Swerling said they’re very pleased with the verdict but also feel for Carmack-Belton’s family.
“My heart goes out to them, but 14-year-old kid should not be roaming the streets of Columbia or South Carolina with semiautomatic pistol loaded and ready to fire,” he said.

Prosecutors and a defense lawyer in closing arguments painted different pictures of the 2023 shooting. Prosecutors said Chow acted in anger because he wrongly thought the teen had stolen four bottles of water from the store. A defense lawyer said Chow fired to defend his son only after the teen pointed a gun at him.

Prosecutors acknowledged Carmack-Belton had a semiautomatic pistol, but they say it fell on the ground during the chase and he never threatened anyone with it. Prosecutors said Chow chased the teen more than 130 yards from the store.

Gipson told jurors that Chow “chased a kid down, shot him in the back.”

During closing arguments, Gipson placed a bottle of water before jurors. Gipson said that Chow “at the end of the day, believed that a human is not more than that.”

Gipson said multiple witnesses testified that they didn’t see anything in Carmack-Belton’s hands and didn’t see him point a gun as he ran from the store.

“Nobody testified that happened that doesn’t have the last name Chow,” Gipson said.

Store owner found not guilty of murder in 2023 killing of Black teen in South Carolina

Chikei Rick Chow maintained he shot 14-year-old Cyrus Carmack-Belton in the back because he was trying to defend his son.

www.nbcnews.com

Here we go again, a grown man runs a child down and shoots him in the back over 4 bottles of water they claimed he stole and yet he didn't have any water on him, then he claims the kid pointed a gun at him and threatened his son, but the he never fired a gun and no one saw him threaten to shoot anyone.

I would love to know the makeup of this jury.

But, the little violent shithead HAD a gun, which was illegal, he robbed someone, which is illegal, and he was attacking someone, which is illegal.

So that Asian man did society a favor by ending a lifelong criminals career at an early stage.

To which I say hoorah.

 

[Dont Taz Me Bro]

Chikei Rick Chow maintained he shot 14-year-old Cyrus Carmack-Belton in the back because he was trying to defend his son.

The jury returned the verdict for Chikei Rick Chow. Chow, 61, who is Asian, shot Cyrus Carmack-Belton in the back after chasing him from his convenience store in Columbia. He maintained he acted to defend his son.

Defense lawyer Jack Swerling said they’re very pleased with the verdict but also feel for Carmack-Belton’s family.
“My heart goes out to them, but 14-year-old kid should not be roaming the streets of Columbia or South Carolina with semiautomatic pistol loaded and ready to fire,” he said.

Prosecutors and a defense lawyer in closing arguments painted different pictures of the 2023 shooting. Prosecutors said Chow acted in anger because he wrongly thought the teen had stolen four bottles of water from the store. A defense lawyer said Chow fired to defend his son only after the teen pointed a gun at him.

Prosecutors acknowledged Carmack-Belton had a semiautomatic pistol, but they say it fell on the ground during the chase and he never threatened anyone with it. Prosecutors said Chow chased the teen more than 130 yards from the store.

Gipson told jurors that Chow “chased a kid down, shot him in the back.”

During closing arguments, Gipson placed a bottle of water before jurors. Gipson said that Chow “at the end of the day, believed that a human is not more than that.”

Gipson said multiple witnesses testified that they didn’t see anything in Carmack-Belton’s hands and didn’t see him point a gun as he ran from the store.

“Nobody testified that happened that doesn’t have the last name Chow,” Gipson said.

Store owner found not guilty of murder in 2023 killing of Black teen in South Carolina

Chikei Rick Chow maintained he shot 14-year-old Cyrus Carmack-Belton in the back because he was trying to defend his son.

www.nbcnews.com

Here we go again, a grown man runs a child down and shoots him in the back over 4 bottles of water they claimed he stole and yet he didn't have any water on him, then he claims the kid pointed a gun at him and threatened his son, but the he never fired a gun and no one saw him threaten to shoot anyone.

I would love to know the makeup of this jury.

But he had a gun on him didn’t he? Maybe ghetto trash needs to raise their kids better.