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Posted: 2016-09-25T20:26:59Z | Updated: 2016-09-25T20:28:51Z

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Protesters rallied outside a Carolina Panthers game in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Sunday, marking the sixth straight day of demonstrations after police fatally shot a black man in the city.

The rally which took place the day after Charlotte police released partial videos showing an officer shooting 43-year-old Keith Lamont Scott was not without tension.

Security was tight outside the Bank of America Stadium as the teams and fans arrived for the game against the Minnesota Vikings, and included officers in riot gear.

More cops showed up to stadium in riot gear. They were applauded #KeepPounding #Charlotte pic.twitter.com/msUCJNfRjC

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More cops showed up to stadium in riot gear. They were applauded #KeepPounding #Charlotte pic.twitter.com/msUCJNfRjC

negro. (@juliacraven) September 25, 2016

Some football fans expressed solidarity with protesters, while others jeered and seemed to intentionally bump into them on their way to the stadium.

Lance Tzlaff, a Vikings fan from Minnesota, said he had no issues with protests as long as they didnt involve destructive activity.

They can do whatever they want as long as you dont interfere with others, he said.

Bryan Chacka, another Vikings fan from Minnesota, agreed and said protests lose their power if they turn violent.

They go fuck shit up and they lose their case. You lose the power behind the movement, he said.