In Pictures: Protests in Charlotte, North Carolina, after police shooting

Violent riots erupted after the fatal shooting of a black man, Keith Scott, 43, by police officers in North Carolina's largest city, Charlotte, on Tuesday afternoon (Wed morning, Singapore time). Nine people were injured and 44 arrested.

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September 23, 2016 at 6:14 AM

A demonstrator shouts as residents and activists protest the death of Keith Scott on Sept 22, 2016 in Charlotte, North Carolina. PHOTO: AFP

A policeman dressed in riot gear watches protesters as residents and activists protest the death of Keith Scott on Sept 22, 2016 in Charlotte, North Carolina. PHOTO: REUTERS

Riot police race to intercept a large group of activists attempting to block traffic on Interstate 277 as residents and activists protest the death of Keith Scott on Sept 22, 2016 in Charlotte, North Carolina. PHOTO: AFP

A protester with a painted face joins the demonstrations as residents and activists protest the death of Keith Scott on Sept 22, 2016 in Charlotte, North Carolina. PHOTO: REUTERS

Protesters shout slogans as residents and activists protest the death of Keith Scott on Sept 22, 2016 in Charlotte, North Carolina. PHOTO: EPA

Protesters shout slogans as residents and activists protest the death of Keith Scott on Sept 22, 2016 in Charlotte, North Carolina. PHOTO: EPA

Protesters march as residents and activists protest the death of Keith Scott on Sept 22, 2016 in Charlotte, North Carolina. PHOTO: AFP

Riot police block off a ramp to a highway as residents and activists protest the death of Keith Scott on Sept 22, 2016 in Charlotte, North Carolina. PHOTO: AFP

US National guard troops keep watch downtown as residents and activists protest the death of Keith Scott on Sept 22, 2016 in Charlotte, North Carolina. PHOTO: REUTERS

A US National guard soldier accepts a hug from protester as residents and activists protest the death of Keith Scott on Sept 22, 2016 in Charlotte, North Carolina. PHOTO: REUTERS

A demonstrator reacts as residents and activists protest the death of Keith Scott on Sept 21, 2016 in Charlotte, North Carolina. PHOTO: AFP

Police and protesters carry a seriously wounded protester into the parking area of the the Omni Hotel as residents and activists protest the death of Keith Scott on Sept 21, 2016 in Charlotte, North Carolina. PHOTO: AFP

Police clash with protestors as residents and activists protest the death of Keith Scott on Sept 21, 2016 in Charlotte, North Carolina. PHOTO: AFP

Protesters face riot police as residents and activists protest the death of Keith Scott on Sept 21, 2016 in Charlotte, North Carolina. PHOTO: AFP

Police clash with protestors as residents and activists protest the death of Keith Scott on Sept 21, 2016 in Charlotte, North Carolina. PHOTO: AFP

People surround a shooting victim as residents and activists protest the death of Keith Scott on Sept 21, 2016 in Charlotte, North Carolina. PHOTO: REUTERS

Two women embrace while looking at a police officer as residents and activists protest the death of Keith Scott on Sept 21, 2016 in Charlotte, North Carolina. PHOTO: REUTERS

A man is hit with pepper spray paint balls as residents and activists protest the death of Keith Scott on Sept 21, 2016 in Charlotte, North Carolina. PHOTO: REUTERS

A young man is attended to as he lies on the sidewalk after being shot in front of the Omni Hotel as residents and activists protest the death of Keith Scott on Sept 21, 2016 in Charlotte, North Carolina. PHOTO: NYTIMES

A driver draws his handgun as protesters block traffic at the corner of Tryon Street and Trade Street as residents and activists protest the death of Keith Scott on Sept 21, 2016 in Charlotte, North Carolina. PHOTO: NYTIMES

Protesters throw chairs at a restaurant as residents and activists protest the death of Keith Scott on Sept 21, 2016 in Charlotte, North Carolina. PHOTO: AFP

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