Wednesday, December 24, 2014

BLACK TEENAGER SHOT DEAD BY POLICE IN MISSOURI

A black teenager has been shot dead by police in Missouri - near where the killing of Michael Brown in August sparked worldwide protests.

St Louis County Police say the teenager pointed a gun at an officer at a petrol station in the suburb of Berkeley.

Crowds have since gathered and there have been scuffles with police at the scene.

Local media say the teenager is 18 year-old Antonio Martin.

Local activists like Short Stack have been posting updates online with claims of what they're seeing unfold following the shooting.

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