Violent clashes in Memphis after marshals kill suspect
Police officers and journalists among those injured in protests after attempt at arrest turns fatal
13 June 2019 - 16:31
New York — Violent clashes between police and protesters broke out on streets in Memphis, Tennessee, overnight after officers from the US Marshals Service fatally shot a man during an attempted arrest, officials said on Thursday.
At least two dozen police officers and two journalists were injured during the confrontation, mayor Jim Strickland said in a statement, adding that six officers were taken to hospital. The injuries were mostly minor, the police department said. It was not clear how many civilians were hurt or whether anyone was arrested...
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