Public Figures Respond To Video Of Fatal Police Shooting Of Walter Scott

South Carolina police officer Michael T. Slager was arrested Tuesday and charged in the fatal April 4 shooting of Walter Scott following the release of video footage taken by an unidentified witness, which showed the 50-year-old unarmed black man running away after a traffic stop.

Slagers actions led the North Charleston Police Department to fire him indefinitely from the force , and local demonstrators have called for justice and rallied against an atmosphere of racism in the city.

Joining the protestors are a slew of public figures who are also speaking out about Scotts death, which adds to the growing list of high-profile fatal police shootings of black men in the country.

Below, check out our roundup of reactions:

Well, cellphone cameras are good for more than selfies. Hallelujah. Busting these racist, trigger-happy police killing black men.

Terry McMillan (@MsTerryMcMillan) April 8, 2015