24-year-old Mathew Cameron Carper shot dead during brawl

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DailyKenn.com — Mathew Cameron Carper, 24, was fatally shot in Pulaski County, VA.

Korey Trevon Rice, 20, was arrested.

Reports say a large fight led to gunfire. Carper was shot and died of his injuries. The media did not clarify if Carper was shot due to his race, or if he was struck by a random bullet.

Police found Carper in his car. The mob had reportedly fled the scene leaving the victim behind.

Media reports did not indicate that the rowdy crowd was comprised of black teens nor did the media suggest whites were specifically targeted. Rather, the media remained silent on the specifics, leaving readers to draw conclusions from their own experiences in similar circumstances.