In News Conference, Police Speak of Struggle Before Officer-Involved Shooting
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St. Louis County Police held a press conference Sunday morning at the Ferguson Police Department in order to address the shooting in Ferguson that killed a teenager.
According to St. Louis County Police Chief Belmar, an unarmed 18-year-old, Mike Brown, was walking with a friend in the middle of Canfield when an officer attempted to exit his vehicle. Police said Brown pushed the officer back into the police car. According to police, Brown then entered the officer’s vehicle and a struggle ensued over the officer’s weapon. Police said during the physical altercation a shot was fired inside of the car.
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By Jim Hoft.
Last night several businesses in Ferguson, Dellwood and North County were looted and torched following the death of 18 year-old Michael Brown.
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