CHARLOTTE, NC - JANUARY 24: Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers stands in the tunnel prior to the NFC Championship Game against the Arizona Cardinals at Bank of America Stadium on January 24, 2016 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

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Chaos in Charlotte could affect Sunday's Panthers game

The situation in North Carolina has taken yet another turn.

By Raj Prashad | September 22, 2016

Due to a state of emergency being called after riots have taken over Charlotte, North Carolina, varying reports have emerged on whether the Panthers are in talks to move Sunday's tilt with the Minnesota Vikings or not.

Related: At least one person has been shot during the second night of protests in North Carolina

Panthers officials are meeting this morning to discuss security measures for Sunday's game. Moving it is not on the table currently.

— Joe Person (@josephperson) September 22, 2016

#BREAKING: Sources tell FOX46 @Panthers & NFL talking about possibility of moving Sunday's home game against the Vikings. #PrayForCharlotte

— FOX 46 Charlotte (@FOX46News) September 22, 2016

Statement from Carolina #Panthers President Danny Morrison pic.twitter.com/T8yFYsj42W

— Carolina Panthers (@Panthers) September 22, 2016

Tensions in North Carolina reached a breaking point over the last two days following the shooting of a black man, Keith Lamont Scott.

The Panthers (1-1) are slated for a 1 p.m. ET kickoff.

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