Riots in Charlotte - The Big Picture

After a black man was shot to death by police in Charlotte NC riots followed. Who was responsible for these violent riots that began as peaceful protests? The media wants us to fixate on the death of a black man, Keith Lamont Scott, by police. At this time there is not conclusive evidence that Scott was armed. However the national media referred to criminal rioters as protesters. Who stands to gain in the aftermath of such violence?