The Senator called the video of the accident, shot by a passerby and released on Tuesday, deeply troubling. The video showed officer Slager, aged 33, shooting 50-year-old Walter Scott in the back.
It is clear the killing of #WalterScott was unnecessary&avoidable; my prayers are with the Scott family as they go through this ordeal (2/6)
— Tim Scott (@SenatorTimScott) 8 апреля 2015
North Charleston community members organized a rally on Wednesday morning in front of North Charleston City Hall protesting against police brutality.
#WalterScott served a country that ended up killing him. ���� #RIPWalterScott pic.twitter.com/CZouDKvkIg
— Black Girls (@BlackGirlsWinni) 8 апреля 2015
With several protests planned today, I join community leaders in North Charleston in calling for peace. #WalterScott (4/6)
— Tim Scott (@SenatorTimScott) 8 апреля 2015
Senator Scott warned against eruption of violence after the tragedy.
We must come together as a community, state, and nation in working to bring our communities together and rebuild trust. #WalterScott (6/6)
— Tim Scott (@SenatorTimScott) 8 апреля 2015
Officer Slager was arrested later on Tuesday and charged with murder.
The US Department of Justice said the case will be investigated by the FBI and the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division.
Jon Hale "I might be White and privileged but all lives matter and I can't tolerate injustice"#WalterScott pic.twitter.com/dFPsLmQJJz
— Steven Dial (@StevenDialWLTX) 8 апреля 2015
Peaceful protest at North Charleston City Hall over shooting death of #WalterScott pic.twitter.com/tDfjAyGSsO
— John Roberts (@johnrobertsFox) 8 апреля 2015
I understand the hurt, the frustration and the anger many are feeling today. But violence solves nothing. #WalterScott (5/6)
— Tim Scott (@SenatorTimScott) 8 апреля 2015
