Rising tension at protests over killing of black man in California


  • World
  • Monday, 02 Apr 2018

Salena Manni (L), fiancee of Stephon Clark, holds their son Cairo and an unidentified man holds son Aiden (2nd R) while Basim Elkarra speaks and Rev Shane Harris listens at a rally in Sacramento, California, U.S., March 31, 2018. REUTERS/Bob Strong

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Reuters) - Tensions mounted over the fatal police shooting of an unarmed Sacramento, California, black man when a protester sustained minor injuries when struck by a sheriff's patrol car that was under attack by demonstrators, authorities said on Sunday.

About 150 people demonstrated in Sacramento on Saturday night to protest the March 18 shooting death of Stephon Clark, 22, who was gunned down in his grandmother's yard.

Limited time offer:
Just RM5 per month.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month
RM5/month

Billed as RM5/month for the 1st 6 months then RM13.90 thereafters.

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In World

Canada's British Columbia calls off drug decriminalization pilot project
3 killed after building collapses in north Nigeria
Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler wins dismissal for good of sexual assault lawsuit
Chinese company to build photovoltaic factory in Saudi port
Nearly 23 pct of Canadian population reported food insecurity in 2022
Canada announces investment to grow semiconductor supply chain
U.S. stocks close higher
Feature: Chinese firms eager to showcase new products at Spain seafood fair
Slovenia's jobless rate falls to historic low
Crude futures settle higher

Others Also Read