The ‘Black Church’ responds to acquittal of store owner in shooting death of Black teen

South Carolina Public Radio | By Rochelle Dean

National and local civil rights activists and preachers speak out on the not guilty verdict for Rick Chow. The Richland County store owner was acquitted Monday in the 2023 shooting death of a 14-year-old boy.

The lawn of the New Laurel United Methodist Church in Richland County was covered with social justice and community advocates Wednesday morning. All of them saying they are outraged over the acquittal of Rick Chow…

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