Black man’s fatal shooting sparks Los Angeles protest against police brutality

Protesters clashed with deputies of the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department following the death of Dijon Kizzee (Christian Monterrosa/AP)

Demonstrators have gathered in Los Angeles after a black cyclist who assaulted an officer during a traffic stop was fatally shot by police, US authorities said.

Dijon Kizzee ran after being stopped while riding a bike in South Los Angeles on Monday, with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department saying in a statement the 29-year-old punched an officer and dropped a bundle that included a gun before he was shot.