US police officer's fatal shooting of suspect sparks protest by hundreds

A Louisiana police officer shot and killed a black man during a confrontation outside a convenience store, prompting hundreds to protest at the site where the man died.

US police officer's fatal shooting of suspect sparks protest by hundreds

A Louisiana police officer shot and killed a black man during a confrontation outside a convenience store, prompting hundreds to protest at the site where the man died.

An online video that surfaced purporting to show the killing of Alton Sterling, 37, of Baton Rouge, on Tuesday added to protesters' outrage.

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