Monday, August 10, 2015

Police shooting mars anniversary of Michael Brown's death

A young, black man has been shot by police in Ferguson in the US state of Missouri, as activists marked the first anniversary of another high-profile shooting.

The incident marred a day of peaceful protest in memory of Michael Brown; the 18-year old African American, whose killing by a white officer a year ago sparked riots and fueled a movement.

Unlike the Brown case, police say the young man hit and critically wounded in this latest incident had opened fire on officers.

North America correspondent Malcolm Brown reports.

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