Protesters extend demonstration over Anthony Lamar Smith murder
Protests in the US city of St. Louis turned violent for a third night following the acquittal of a white, former police officer over the shooting of a black motorist.
Protests in the United States city of St Louis turned violent for a third night following the acquittal of a white, former police officer over the shooting of a black motorist.
Six years ago, police officer Jason Stockley shot and killed Anthony Lamar Smith after a car chase.
Earlier this year, prosecutors charged Stockley, who is white, with first-degree murder, alleging he planted a gun in Smith’s car.
On Friday, Stockley was acquitted of the crime.
At least 47 people have been arrested since Friday.
Al Jazeera’s Victoria Gatenby reports.
Published On 18 Sep 2017