WASHINGTON, October 10 (RIA Novosti) - Human Rights Watch calls for a thorough investigation into the officer-involved fatal shooting in St. Louis, Missouri, a US Program researcher at the organization told RIA Novosti.
"We hope that the investigation into last night's shooting in St. Louis will be unbiased and transparent, and that police will respect the right of the community to protest," Alba Morales said Thursday.
An African-American teenager, Vonderrick Myers, was killed Wednesday night by an off-duty white police officer, who also works for a security company.
The incident occurred when the officer tried to make a pedestrian check. The 18-year-old reportedly ran away, shooting at the officer three times. According to the police, the officer returned the fire fearing for his life. The officer has been placed on administrative leave, and the investigation is underway.
The incident immediately sparked the protests. One arrest was made, and three police cars were damaged during the unrest.
The death of Myers is the second such incident in St. Louis County since August, when police officer Darren Wilson, also white, shot dead Michael Brown, another 18-year-old African American.
