St. Louis: After Peaceful Protests Violence Erupts, 80 Arrested
By: S. Louis TodaySeptember 18, 2017
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St. Louis: After Peaceful Protests Violence Erupts, 80 Arrested

Police made more than 80 arrests downtown Sunday night after violence erupted following hours of peaceful protesting.

It marked the third night of violence following the Friday acquittal of former St. Louis Police officer Jason Stockley, charged with murdering a black drug suspect.

Around 1 a.m. Monday, Mayor Lyda Krewson and Interim Police Chief Lawrence O'Toole held a brief press conference.

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