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NC State students stage “die-in” demonstration to protest officer-involved shooting

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RALEIGH, N.C. – Students at North Carolina State University staged a “die-in” demonstration on Friday.

NC State Union posteda picture of the protest on their Instagram.

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Students fill @NCStateUnion in a peaceful rally to show solidarity for Charlotte. #WeStandWithCharlotte

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The demonstration was to protest the officer- involved shooting of Keith Lamont Scottearlier this week.

The students gathered and used the hashtag #WeStandWithCharlotte.

Many students gathered in Talley Student Union to show solidarity with the family of Keith Lamont Scott.

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