Police: Armed, fleeing suspect, 18, fatally shot by officers after St. Louis home search
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The St. Louis police chief says nine people have been arrested and officers have used tear gas to clear a street amid protests after an armed 18-year-old was fatally shot by police.
Police Chief Sam Dotson said at a news conference late Wednesday night that protesters who were blocking a street also threw glass bottles and bricks at officers.
Dotson says the protesters ignored requests to clear the road and inert smoke was deployed.
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He says that had no effect, so police then used tear gas after giving warnings over a loudspeaker.
Dotson says a car was set on fire nearby and police were responding to reports of burglaries in the area.
Dotson says nine people were arrested during the protests over the police killing.
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The chief said earlier that the 18-year-old was fatally shot after he pointed a handgun at officers.