18-Year-Old Antonio Martin Shot & Killed By Officer in Missouri, After Allegedly Pulling Gun

The second man fled, and the dead man’s handgun has been recovered, according to Schellman.

Police hold back a crowd at the perimeter of the scene.

According to the Associated Press, the the man’s name was 18-year-old Antonio Martin, whose identify was confirmed by his mother, Toni Martin.

The AP reports:

After the shooting, protesters gathered early Wednesday milled around the gas pumps at the station, some taunting and yelling at officers. Reportedly, some had strands of yellow police-line tape draped around their neck, with others using it as a headband.

Authorities from multiple agencies, some in riot gear, stood among the protesters. Across the street, another gas station’s glass doors were shattered, and police were standing outside the door, turning people away.

Neither Schellman nor Berkeley police could immediately confirm that pepper spray was used or that arrests were made. Photos from the scene showed authorities scuffling with at least a few protesters.

Brown’s death led to weeks of protests and some looting in the St. Louis area, actions that were renewed last month when a grand jury chose not to indict Officer Darren Wilson.

Story developing. [Associated Press]

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