Teen Shot in Back After Confrontation With Store Owner Who Falsely Accused Him of Theft

A 14-year-old boy was fatally shot in the back by a gas station owner in South Carolina who wrongly believed the teen had stolen bottles of water.
The boy did not actually steal anything and was chased down and shot after a verbal confrontation with the owner and his son.
The shooting has been deemed unjustified by officials and the store owner has been charged with murder.
The killing sparked protests and outrage, with the store being vandalized and looted in response.
The incident is the latest in a trend of violence against Black Americans over minor misunderstandings and suspicions.