Sunday, March 08, 2015

Fatal police shooting of unarmed 19-year-old prompts protest

MADISON, Wis. (AP)—The fatal shooting of  unarmed Tony Robinson, a black 19-year-old by a white police officer, who authorities say fired after he was assaulted, prompted protesters Saturday to take to the college town's streets with chants of "Black Lives Matter." The city's police chief said he understood the anger, assuring demonstrators his department would defend their rights as he implored the community to act with restraint.