Shooting scene

St. Louis police shot and killed a young black man Tuesday after officials say he brandished a knife. According to police, the man was attempting to rob a convenience store. 

From WGN TV:

“The suspect, who right now is described as a 23-year-old African American, was acting erratically — walking back and forth up and down the street,” St. Louis Police Chief Sam Dotson told reporters. “As officers arrived, the suspect turned towards the officers and started to walk towards them clutching his waistband. He then pulled out a knife … and told the officers, ‘Shoot me now. Kill me now,’” the chief said.

The officers told the man, repeatedly, to stop and drop the knife, but he continued to approach, coming within about four feet of one of the officers, Dotson said, adding that both officers then fired their weapons, striking the suspect.

Read more at WGN TV

The shooting occurred not too far from Ferguson, Missouri, where the death of teenager Michael Brown has sparked a series of protests.

An investigation is ongoing. Check back for updates.

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