A North Charleston, S.C., police officer has been arrested for the murder of 50-year-old Walter Scott. Scott was gunned down by Patrolman 1st class Michael Slager, 33, after Scott ran away from Slager during a traffic stop. Scott was shot eight times in the back. Video evidence was the key in
this murder charge.
The footage, filmed by an anonymous bystander, shows the end of the confrontation between the two on Saturday after Scott, who had a warrant out for his arrest, ran from a traffic stop. It was the first piece of evidence that could contradict a statement that Slager released to the public through his attorney.
Slager's attorney, David Aylor, said he no longer represents Slager.