This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It last changed over 40 days ago and won't be checked again for changes.

You can find the current article at its original source at http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-34926104

The article has changed 2 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.

Version 0 Version 1
Laquan McDonald death: Five arrested in protests Laquan McDonald death: Five arrested in protests
(about 3 hours later)
Police in Chicago say they arrested five people on Tuesday who were protesting over a video showing a white police officer shooting a black teenager 16 times in Chicago last year.Police in Chicago say they arrested five people on Tuesday who were protesting over a video showing a white police officer shooting a black teenager 16 times in Chicago last year.
The video, released on Tuesday, showed the 2014 shooting of Laquan McDonald, 17, by a white police officer. Police say he refused to drop a knife.The video, released on Tuesday, showed the 2014 shooting of Laquan McDonald, 17, by a white police officer. Police say he refused to drop a knife.
Officer Jason Van Dyke has been charged with first-degree murder in the case.Officer Jason Van Dyke has been charged with first-degree murder in the case.
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel has appealed for calm in the city.Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel has appealed for calm in the city.
Mr Van Dyke has said through his lawyer and police union he had feared for his life.Mr Van Dyke has said through his lawyer and police union he had feared for his life.
The shooting and subsequent protests have become the latest flashpoint in a national debate over violence against black men by police.The shooting and subsequent protests have become the latest flashpoint in a national debate over violence against black men by police.
Hundreds of protesters marched through the streets of the mid-western city late on Tuesday, in what police said were largely peaceful demonstrations.Hundreds of protesters marched through the streets of the mid-western city late on Tuesday, in what police said were largely peaceful demonstrations.
The five demonstrators that were arrested were charged with offences ranging from assaulting a police officer to weapons possession.The five demonstrators that were arrested were charged with offences ranging from assaulting a police officer to weapons possession.
"It is fine to be passionate but it essential to remain peaceful," Mayor Emanuel told a news conference before the protests."It is fine to be passionate but it essential to remain peaceful," Mayor Emanuel told a news conference before the protests.
Police are bracing for more protests in the coming days.Police are bracing for more protests in the coming days.
Analysis: Rajini Vaidyanathan, BBC North America correspondent Other deaths that made headlines
About a year since violent protests took place in Ferguson, Missouri, America is once again discussing the circumstances surrounding the fatal shooting of a black teenager by police. Michael Brown: Police shot the unarmed teenager in Ferguson last year, setting off huge protests and unrest nationwide
It has taken campaigners in Chicago a year to get police dashcam footage of the death of Laquan McDonald released. Eric Garner: Garner choked to death while under restraint by police in New York
In Ferguson there were no videos to show what happened - prompting nationwide calls for body cameras - and the debate still rages on today about whether or not the grand jury made the right decision not to press charges against police officer Darren Wilson. Tamir Rice: Police shot and killed the 12-year-old in Cleveland as he brandished a toy gun
In this case, the officer involved, Jason Van Dyke, has now been charged with first-degree murder. Walter Scott: A South Carolina police officer shot Scott numerous times in the back as he was running away
Although many complain this has all been a long time coming, officials hope these actions will defuse any tensions in Chicago, one of America's largest and most diverse cities. Freddie Gray: The 25-year-old died after sustaining a severe spinal cord injury while in the custody of police in Baltimore
Step-by-step guide to what happened
A post-mortem examination showed McDonald had been shot at least twice in the back, and had hallucinogenic drugs in his system.A post-mortem examination showed McDonald had been shot at least twice in the back, and had hallucinogenic drugs in his system.
State prosecutor Anita Alvarez said Mr Van Dyke had not been justified in shooting the teenager.State prosecutor Anita Alvarez said Mr Van Dyke had not been justified in shooting the teenager.
She said McDonald had been carrying a knife when he was stopped by police in 2014 but had not been threatening them or moving towards them.She said McDonald had been carrying a knife when he was stopped by police in 2014 but had not been threatening them or moving towards them.
Step-by-step guide to what happened
Mr Van Dyke opened fire seconds after he arrived and continued shooting at the teenager as he lay on the ground, the lawyer added.Mr Van Dyke opened fire seconds after he arrived and continued shooting at the teenager as he lay on the ground, the lawyer added.
"While we expect officers to do their jobs... there are a few bad apples who go too far and break the law," she said."While we expect officers to do their jobs... there are a few bad apples who go too far and break the law," she said.
Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner has said the video is "very troubling" and he expects a strong public reaction, though he hopes it will be "thoughtful and peaceful".Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner has said the video is "very troubling" and he expects a strong public reaction, though he hopes it will be "thoughtful and peaceful".
The police union in Chicago had opposed the release of the video and said it would taint a trial jury.The police union in Chicago had opposed the release of the video and said it would taint a trial jury.
Chicago police say McDonald threatened officers with a knife and slashed the tyres and windows of a patrol car.Chicago police say McDonald threatened officers with a knife and slashed the tyres and windows of a patrol car.