Reports of minor scuffles but protests largely peacefulOfficer Jason Stockley found not guilty of killing Anthony Lamar SmithTensions were growing between protesters and police in St Louis Friday afternoon after a judge acquitted a former officer of murder in the 2011 shooting death of a black motorist. By mid-afternoon some officers were changing into riot gear amid scattered reports of bottles and rocks being launched at police and reporters by demonstrators,although by mid-afternoon the protests remained mostly peaceful.
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Source: theguardian.com