The unarmed black teenager whose shooting by police sparked violent protests in the US state of Missouri was a suspect in a robbery before he was slain, police said Friday, according to dpa. Meanwhile, five nights of violence, looting and police crackdowns were followed by peaceful protests in Ferguson, Missouri, after the governor sidelined local police who had clashed with locals protesting the killing of 18-year-old Michael Brown. Police released details of the incident, including the name of the officer accused of shooting Brown. Officer Darren Wilson had been previously unnamed, fuelling citizen anger about the slaying. The tension in Ferguson fueled national discussion of race relations and the treatment of minorities in the criminal justice system. The heavy-handed police response to protests with the use of riot gear, tear gas and rubber bullets has raised questions about the "militarization" of police in the United States. -- SPA 23:33 LOCAL TIME 20:33 GMT تغريد
