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Headline Roundup September 16th, 2017

Protests in St. Louis

Summary from the AllSides News Team

Protesters clashed with police officers Friday night in St. Louis after a white former police officer was acquitted on murder charges for the fatal shooting of a black driver after a car chase. According to the city's police chief, the protests were peaceful until after dark when things turned more violent. Police fired tear gas and rubber bullets as protesters broke windows and threw bricks at officers. Several arrests have been made.

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St. Louis protesters break windows at home of city's mayor after cop's acquittal
St. Louis protesters break windows at home of city's mayor after cop's acquittal

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Protests in St. Louis over the acquittal of a white police officer in the shooting death of a black man turned violent late Friday as demonstrators clashed with riot-gear-clad cops and surrounded the home of the city’s mayor.

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Police, protesters clash in St. Louis after ex-cop acquitted of murdering black man
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Police fired tear gas and rubber bullets during clashes with protesters in St Louis early on Saturday after a white former policeman was acquitted of murdering a black suspect.

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Police and protesters clash in St. Louis after former officer who shot black driver acquitted on murder charges
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Demonstrators clashed with police officers Friday night in St. Louis after the acquittal of a white former police officer who was charged with murder last year for fatally shooting a black driver after a car chase.

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