South Carolina jury finds store owner not guilty of murder in killing of a Black teen

Read the latest updates from the AP.

View in Browser South Carolina jury finds store owner not guilty of murder in killing of a Black teen June 01, 2026 Chikei Rick Chow, who is Asian, shot 14-year-old Cyrus Carmack-Belton in the back after chasing him from his convenience store in Columbia, but maintained he acted to defend his son. Read more Want more from AP News? Sign up for Morning Wire and Afternoon Wire for a rundown of the top stories of the day. ADVERTISEMENT SUPPORT THE AP. DONATE. Manage preferences  | Privacy policy | Unsubscribe     *Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in advertising, contact us here.