An 18-year-old armed teenager identified as Antonio Martin has been shot by officers in the St. Louis area, police confirmed. The incident was followed by protesters clashing with police at the scene, accompanied by the sound of loud bangs.
A police officer was conducting a routine check at the Mobil gas station in the suburb of Berkeley, St. Louis at about 11:15 pm local time, St. Louis County Police said. The officer saw two male suspects and approached them. One man pulled a handgun and pointed it at the police officer.
The officer then fired several shots and wounded one of the suspects fatally. The second man managed to escape the scene.
Police added they can’t yet confirm the identity of the victim. However, the mother of the deceased said it was her son - Antonio Martin, 18.
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Posted: at 24-12-2014 10:18 AM (10 years ago) | Addicted Hero
Wysetots at 24-12-2014 10:47 AM (10 years ago) (m)
Na waa oooo
Posted: at 24-12-2014 10:47 AM (10 years ago) | Hero
i think racism is gradually rearing its head in the US
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Posted: at 24-12-2014 11:38 AM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac
Why armed? Some news stations are reporting the teenager shot twice at police? And by thr way why ca't these police officers shoot to INJURE? An imjured person can't really do much. Who gave the police the right to take a life on a whim?
This is sad and the legacy of those both BLACK and WHITE who took part in the SLAVE TRADE - the SELLERS and the BUYERS!!!
Posted: at 24-12-2014 12:22 PM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac
nametalkam at 24-12-2014 12:33 PM (10 years ago) (m)
Well, our black brothers too need to lay down the weed and start behaving responsibly
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Posted: at 24-12-2014 12:33 PM (10 years ago) | Addicted Hero
ayogstar at 24-12-2014 02:34 PM (10 years ago) (m)
Blah blah blah,,,the niggah was armed,he got caught with a bullet end of story,,no racist shit here,,,if our black homies over put their acts 2geda,,everybody will leave in peace
Posted: at 24-12-2014 02:34 PM (10 years ago) | Upcoming
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