Emergency hearing scheduled for store owner charged in fatal shooting of teen
Columbia convenience store owner Rick Chow was in court Tuesday morning for an emergency hearing before Judge Robert Hood.Chow's attorney Jack Swerling filed a
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What is known about Rick Chow
Rick Chow is a former Columbia, South Carolina gas-station store owner who faced murder charges related to the shooting of Cyrus Carmack-Belton, a 14-year-old who was accused of shoplifting water at his store. Multiple outlets reported the incident occurred in May 2023, with Chow charged in the shooting.[4][5][6]
Earlier coverage noted Chow’s prior confrontations at the store and other incidents around shoplifting concerns; some reports described these as separate from the 2023 incident and indicated there were no criminal charges in those earlier cases, according to investigators at the time.[5][4]
By mid-2023, trial-related coverage and updates centered on the murder charge, bond status, and proceedings in Richland County, with ongoing discussion of potential additional charges as the investigation progressed.[6][5]
In May 2026, there was reporting indicating a trial related to the case was beginning or anticipated, reflecting continuing legal proceedings more than three years after the shooting. This aligns with ongoing interest in the case from local outlets.[7]
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Columbia convenience store owner Rick Chow was in court Tuesday morning for an emergency hearing before Judge Robert Hood.Chow's attorney Jack Swerling filed a
wach.comRich Chow has been charged with murder but his son Andy has not been charged.
www.bet.comA piece of evidence collected in the Rick Chow case, will no longer be allowed to be used.
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