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In this April 4, 2015, frame from video provided by Attorney L. Chris Stewart representing the family of Walter Lamer Scott, Scott appears to be running away from City Patrolman Michael Thomas Slager, right, in North Charleston, S.C. Slager was charged with murder Tuesday, hours after law enforcement officials viewed the dramatic video that appears to show Slager shooting a fleeing Scott several times in the back. (AP Photo/Courtesy of L. Chris Stewart)

S.C. officer who shot man had prior excessive force complaint

By Mitch Weiss and Michael Biesecker - Associated Press

South Carolina police officer Michael Thomas Slager was charged with murder Tuesday, hours after law enforcement officials viewed a dramatic video that appears to show him shooting a fleeing man several times in the back. (Associated Press)

White South Carolina officer charged with murder in black man’s shooting

By Bruce Smith - Associated Press