An African-American cop shoots an unarmed white man, shaking a North Carolina town, the situation becomes more tense when the neglected murder of an African-American teen is brought to light.
Ashe and Preston embark on a dangerous manhunt for the only two credible witnesses in Joey Campbell's case. Pastor Janae urges Governor Eamons to do more for poor communities in Gate Station.
In Gate Station, a violent riot erupts between citizens and the police; Ashe and Preston confront Gov. Eamons regarding their latest suspicions surrounding Joey's murder; Ashe takes matters into her own hands when it comes to Javier.
The hearings are held for both cases and Janae, with all the other petitioners, gather outside the courtroom. Plus, when the sheriff's department loses a member, the truth comes out about who to blame for the shooting.