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Police release CCTV footage after Ferguson shooting anniversary violence

Police in America have released CCTV footage which they say shows a teenager pulling a gun from his waistband shortly before he was shot by officers.

A state of emergency was declared in St. Louis County in the US following violence in the town of Ferguson during events to mark a year since the police shooting of unarmed black teenager Michael Brown.

Tyrone Harris, who was shot by police during Sunday's memorial, has been charged with four counts of assault. Police said the CCTV shows him with a gun.

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Ferguson marks anniversary of Michael Brown shooting

A four-and-a-half minute silence was held at the spot where Michael Brown was killed. Credit: Reuters

Hundreds of people have gathered in Ferguson, USA, to mark one year since unarmed black teenager Michael Brown was shot dead by a white police officer.

A four-and-a-half minute silence was held at the spot where he was killed to represent the roughly four-and-a-half hours the 18 year old's body lay in the street after being shot.

The crowd, which included his father Michael Brown Snr, then took part in a silent march in memory of the teen and others killed by police.

At the memorial, Brown's father wore a T-shirt bearing his son's image and the slogan "Chosen for Change." Others held "Black Lives Matter" banners and signs calling for justice for those killed by police.

Brown's death sparked months of protests in America, including incidents of rioting and arson.

Brown's death sparked months of protests, including incidents of rioting and arson. Credit: Reuters
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