FERGUSON, Mo. — The Rev. Al Sharpton pressed police to release the name of the officer who fatally shot an unarmed black teenager in suburban St. Louis, and he pleaded for calm…… after two nights of violent protests over the young man’s death. Is it necessary at this time to release the Officers name? I pray for peace over this city, the peace of the Lord, in Jesus name, Amen.
Police said death threats prompted them to withhold the name of the officer, who was placed on administrative leave after fatally shooting 18-year-old Michael Brown in Ferguson, where the incident has stoked racial tension, rallies and a night of looting.
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