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Black teenager Antonio Martin shot dead by police on gas station forecourt two miles from Ferguson Black teenager Antonio Martin shot dead by police on gas station forecourt two miles from Ferguson
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Missouri teenager Antonio Martin has been shot dead by a police officer at a petrol station in St Louis, Missouri. Missouri teenager Antonio Martin has been shot dead by police at a petrol station in St Louis, Missouri.
The 18-year-old, identified by his mother Toni Martin, was shot in a Mobil gas station forecourt at around 1am local time on Christmas Eve in the suburb of Berkeley after reportedly pulling a gun on the officer. The 18-year-old, identified by his mother Toni Martin, was shot in a Mobil gas station forecourt at around 1am local time on Christmas Eve in the suburb of Berkeley after reportedly pulling a gun on an officer.
In an official statement, St Louis police spokesman Sgt Brian Schellman said Martin was one of two men that had approached a police officer. In an official statement, St Louis police spokesman Sgt Brian Schellman said the officer had approached Martin and one other man.
Martin had drawn a gun on the officer who, "fearing for his life", fired several times. Martin drew a gun and pointed it at the officer who, "fearing for his life", fired several times.
The second man fled the scene, and Martin's gun has been recovered, the police have said. Users on Twitter have alleged that Martin remained alive for a period of time - between 30 minutes and two hours - before emergency services arrived.
Post by St. Louis County Police.
The second man fled the scene, and Martin's gun has been recovered.
A crowd of around 100 people have arrived at the scene, and an impromptu protest appears to be escalating.A crowd of around 100 people have arrived at the scene, and an impromptu protest appears to be escalating.
Livestreams show protesters confronting police officers, shouting accusations and insults. Livestreams showed protesters confronting police officers, shouting accusations and insults.
Local journalist Andrew Westmoreland tweeted: "Police suiting up in riot gear now at #AntonioMartin shooting site."Local journalist Andrew Westmoreland tweeted: "Police suiting up in riot gear now at #AntonioMartin shooting site."
#BerkeleyMO police suiting up in riot gear now at #AntonioMartin shooting site.#BerkeleyMO police suiting up in riot gear now at #AntonioMartin shooting site.
An altercation between police and protesters in which someone hurled a stun grenade or firework into a crowd has been caught on film.An altercation between police and protesters in which someone hurled a stun grenade or firework into a crowd has been caught on film.
  
Multiple arrests have been made and one person has been tasered by police officers, it has been reported.Multiple arrests have been made and one person has been tasered by police officers, it has been reported.
Users on Twitter have alleged that Martin remained alive for a period of time - between 30 minutes and two hours - before emergency services arrived.
Martin's mother, hysterical at the news of his death, has been filmed saying: "They started shooting. That's my baby."Martin's mother, hysterical at the news of his death, has been filmed saying: "They started shooting. That's my baby."
UPDATE: An earlier version had referred to tweets and testimony from Jesus Christo, who falsely claimed to be Martin's best friend. CORRECTION: An earlier version had referred to tweets and testimony from Jesus Christo, who falsely claimed to be Martin's best friend.
This story is being updated as new details emergeThis story is being updated as new details emerge