Not Guilty Verdict in Cyrus Carmack-Belton Shooting

A jury delivers a not guilty verdict for Rick Chow, the former gas station owner accused of fatally shooting 14-year-old Cyrus Carmack-Belton in May 2023, after eight hours of deliberation. The prosecution claimed Chow chased the teen after accusing him of stealing a water bottle, but the defense argued Chow acted in self-defense after Cyrus pointed a gun at Chow’s son. Andy Chow testified he saw the gun and warned his father before stepping back. Though Cyrus’s family expressed profound grief and plans to pursue civil action, Rick Chow, who’s been jailed since his arrest last year, is expected to be released. Deputies were seen near Chow’s former store after the verdict. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/726a55e51c68193d