Violence breaks out near site of vigil for teen killed by police

[Sherman A1]

http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/f9d627dc-e3c8-5bde-b2ab-7f0a3d36a083.html

FERGUSON • A day of protests and vigils Sunday for an unarmed black teenager who was shot to death by a Ferguson police officer erupted Sunday night with confrontations, looting and gunshots.

Authorities said Sunday that a police officer shot an unarmed black teenager after the teen attacked the Ferguson officer. But pressure for a deeper explanation grew locally and nationally through the day.

Hundreds of people gathered at the shooting site Sunday night for a vigil for Michael Brown, 18, who was to begin technical school classes today.

While some people prayed, others spilled onto West Florissant Avenue, choking off traffic. The situation grew more tense and widespread. Looting was reported at a QuikTrip at 9420 West Florissant Avenue about 9 p.m. and quickly spread from there. Most of the businesses being targeted were mainly along West Florissant.

The link includes many photos of both the protests and the later violence/looting.

[FarPoint]

1. I don't endorse violence ...

Yet, this use of deadly force because your pisst off while being a police officer...this needs to stop.

[pipoman]

2. Organized theft cannot help anyone but the thieves

Hopefully there are lots of cameras and arrests of looters coming. I'm all for protests and even civil disobedience. Breaking private property, stealing, and attacking innocent people during a protest should carry an enhanced sentence, imo...