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FILE: The shooting came 10 days after St. Louis was flooded with protesters marking the anniversary of the killing of unarmed black teenager Michael Brown. Picture: AFP.

Michael brown

More racial unrest in St. Louis after police kill black suspect

By Reuters

Police fatally shot a black teenager on Wednesday after he allegedly pointed a gun at them.

  • A screengrab showing people running for cover in Ferguson following gun shots fired at police during the one year anniversary of slain teenager, Michael Brown.

    Ferguson video shows suspect with a gun

    Police say the video shows Tyrone Harris drawing a pistol from his pants.

    2472 days ago
  • FILE: Tear gas reigns down on a woman kneeling in the street with her hands in the air after a demonstration over the killing of teenager Michael Brown by a Ferguson police officer on August 17, 2014. Picture: AFP.

    Overnight protests rock Ferguson

    Authorities in Ferguson have declared a state of emergency following violent protests.

    2473 days ago
  • Multiple shootings interrupt demonstrations in Ferguson, Missouri, A gunman exchanged fire with police. That man was hospitalised in critical condition. The officers were not hurt

    State of emergency declared in Ferguson

    The emergency order was issued after officers shot & wounded an 18-year-old man in an exchange of gunfire.

    2473 days ago
  • Demonstrators protest Michael Brown's murder August 16, 2014 in Ferguson, Missouri. Picture: AFP.

    Ferguson braces for protests on anniversary of Michael Brown shooting

    A year ago the police shooting of an unarmed black teen thrust Ferguson into the international spotlight.

    2477 days ago
  • Police make an arrest as protests engulf Ferguson on 26 November, 2014 in Ferguson, Missouri. Over 2,000 Missouri national guardsmen are being deployed a day after demonstrators caused extensive damage in Ferguson and surrounding areas. Picture: AFP.

    Chicago art exhibit stirs controversy with Ferguson replica

    A Chicago art exhibit stirred controversy with a life-size silicone replica of slain Michael Brown.

    2500 days ago
  • FILE: US President Bararck Obama gestures while making a statement at the White House in Washington, DC, on 2 April, 2015 after a deal was reached on Iran's nuclear program. Picture: AFP

    Obama urges 'soul searching' after Baltimore riots

    Obama said it was important for police to recognise that some have a problem in how they deal with criminals.

    2577 days ago
  • FILE: Members of the Missouri National Guard stand on patrol on West Florissant Avenue on 26 November, 2014 in Ferguson, Missouri. Picture: AFP.

    Ferguson police hunt for shooting suspects

    The officers were shot and wounded during a demonstration in the St. Louis suburb.

    2624 days ago
  • Protesters face a line of riot police in Ferguson, Missouri, on 24 November 2014. According to St Louis County Prosecuting Attorney, the Grand jury decided that Ferguson police Officer Darren Wilson will not be charged in the shooting death of unarmed teenager Michael Brown. Picture: EPA.

    Two policemen shot outside Ferguson police dept

    Several dozen protesters had gathered in front of the Ferguson police department earlier on Wednesday night.

    2625 days ago
  • Protesters congregate at the Alameda County Court House during a 'Millions March' demonstration protesting the killing of unarmed black men by police on 13 December 2014 in Oakland, California. Picture: AFP.

    Thousands protest police killings across US

    Organisers said the marches were among the largest in the recent wave of protests against the killings.

    2713 days ago
  • Protesters walk thorugh fog in East Oakland with their hands raised on the second night of demonstrations following a Staten Island, New York grand jurys decision not to indict a police officer in the chokehold death of Eric Garner on 4 December, 2014 in Oakland. Picture: AFP.

    Chokehold death: Protesters swarm New York City for 2nd night

    US Attorney-General Eric Holder has now promised a full probe into the case.

    2722 days ago
  • Demonstrators walk together during a protest on 3 December 2014 in New York. Protests began after a Grand Jury decided to not indict officer Daniel Pantaleo. Picture: AFP.

    Protesters bring NYC to a standstill after 'chokehold cop' walks

    Protests are taking place after a grand jury’s decision not to indict a white cop in the death of a black man.

    2723 days ago
  • Protesters face a line of riot police in Ferguson, Missouri, on 24 November 2014. According to St Louis County Prosecuting Attorney, the Grand jury decided that Ferguson police Officer Darren Wilson will not be charged in the shooting death of unarmed teenager Michael Brown. Picture: EPA.

    Ferguson calm as Thanksgiving approaches

    Protests also dwindled in the US as Thanksgiving holiday and wintry weather kept many indoors.

    2729 days ago
  • Members of the Missouri National Guard stand on patrol on West Florissant Avenue on 26 November, 2014 in Ferguson, Missouri. Picture: AFP.

    Ferguson quiet after unrest

    St. Louis police said three people were arrested at a protest near City Hall on Wednesday.

    2730 days ago
  • FILE: Police make an arrest as protests engulf Ferguson on 26 November, 2014 in Ferguson, Missouri. Picture: AFP.

    Two FBI agents shot at house near Ferguson unrest

    One agent was shot in the shoulder and the other was shot in the leg while assisting local police.

    2731 days ago
  • FILE: Firefighters work to put out a fire at a business after protesters burned buildings in protest against the Grand Jury decision not to indict a white police officer in the shooting of black male, Michael Brown, in Ferguson, Missouri. Picture: EPA.

    Protests erupt across the US in support of Ferguson

    Officer Darren Wilson has broken his silence and said he shot Michael Brown in self defence.

    2731 days ago
  • Tear gas spews out of canisters fired by police as they move forward in vehicles to confront protesters in Ferguson, Missouri, Missouri, USA, 24 November 2014. Picture: EPA.

    12 buildings go up in flames in Ferguson area

    Flights over the area were restricted and police struggled to contain protesters who took to the streets.

    2732 days ago
  • Police in riot gear move past a vehicle that continues to burn on the streets of Ferguson, Missouri on 24 November 2014. Picture: EPA

    Ferguson erupts in a wave of violent protests

    Violence broke out after a grand jury said the policeman who shot Michael Brown dead, would not be charged.

    2732 days ago
  • A flag of the United States of America. Picture: stock.xchng.

    Michael Brown remembered in Missouri

    Friends and family celebrated the life of the 17-year-old killed by a police officer.

    2823 days ago
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