Jury hears closing arguments in trial of South Carolina store owner who fatally shot Black teen
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Chikei Rick Chow, a convenience store owner accused in the 2023 fatal shooting of a Black 14-year-old, appears in court during closing arguments in his murder trial, Monday, June 1, 2026, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Erik Verduzco)An image of Cyrus Carmack-Belton is displayed in court during closing arguments in the murder trial against his shooter, Chikei Rick Chow, a convenience store owner accused in the 2023 fatal shooting of the 14-year-old, Monday, June 1, 2026, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Erik Verduzco)Solicitor Byron E. Gipson speaks during closing arguments in the murder trial against Chikei Rick Chow, a convenience store owner accused in the 2023 fatal shooting of a Black 14-year-old, Monday, June 1, 2026, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Erik Verduzco)Chikei Rick Chow, a convenience store owner accused in the 2023 fatal shooting of a Black 14-year-old, is escorted out of the courtroom during closing arguments in his murder trial, Monday, June 1, 2026, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Erik Verduzco)Defense attorney Shaun Kent speaks during closing arguments in the murder trial against Chikei Rick Chow, accused in the 2023 fatal shooting of a Black 14-year-old, Monday, June 1, 2026, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Erik Verduzco)
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Chikei Rick Chow, a convenience store owner accused in the 2023 fatal shooting of a Black 14-year-old, appears in court during closing arguments in his murder trial, Monday, June 1, 2026, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Erik Verduzco)
