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A black man has been shot dead by police in the US state of Minnesota as protests continued over the police killing of a black man in Louisiana.A black man has been shot dead by police in the US state of Minnesota as protests continued over the police killing of a black man in Louisiana.
Philando Castile's girlfriend live-streamed the aftermath, showing him covered in blood with a police officer pointing his gun at him. Philando Castile's girlfriend live-streamed the aftermath of the latest incident, showing him covered in blood as an officer pointed his gun at him.
He was shot as he reached for his driving licence, she said.He was shot as he reached for his driving licence, she said.
It follows the death of Alton Sterling, who was shot dead by police during an incident in Baton Rouge on Tuesday.It follows the death of Alton Sterling, who was shot dead by police during an incident in Baton Rouge on Tuesday.
Hundreds of people have protested for two nights over Mr Sterling's killing.Hundreds of people have protested for two nights over Mr Sterling's killing.
The deaths follow a long line of high-profile incidents involving African-Americans at the hands of the police, igniting a national debate about the lethal use of force.The deaths follow a long line of high-profile incidents involving African-Americans at the hands of the police, igniting a national debate about the lethal use of force.
Mr Castile had been stopped in Falcon Heights, a suburb of St Paul, because the car had a broken rear light, the woman, identified in local media reports as Lavish Reynolds, said.Mr Castile had been stopped in Falcon Heights, a suburb of St Paul, because the car had a broken rear light, the woman, identified in local media reports as Lavish Reynolds, said.
Before he was shot, he told the officer that he was licensed to carry a concealed gun and had one in his possession, she said.Before he was shot, he told the officer that he was licensed to carry a concealed gun and had one in his possession, she said.
"You shot four bullets into him, sir. He was just getting his license and registration, sir," Ms Reynolds says in the video."You shot four bullets into him, sir. He was just getting his license and registration, sir," Ms Reynolds says in the video.
A child, Ms Reynolds's daughter, was also in the car at the time.A child, Ms Reynolds's daughter, was also in the car at the time.
Police said an investigation was under way and the officer involved has been put on leave. Police said an investigation was under way and the officer involved had been put on leave.
Mr Castile, 32, worked as a cafeteria supervisor at a Montessori school. Mr Castile, 32, worked as a cafeteria supervisor at a Montessori school. His cousin Antonio Johnson told the Star Tribune newspaper he was "immediately criminally profiled" because he was black.
He was a "black individual driving in Falcon Heights who was immediately criminally profiled", his cousin Antonio Johnson told the Star Tribune newspaper.
About 200 people have been protesting outside State Governor Mark Dayton's mansion in St Paul.About 200 people have been protesting outside State Governor Mark Dayton's mansion in St Paul.
In Baton Rouge, hundreds of people gathered for a second night of protests at the shop where Alton Sterling, 37, was killed on Tuesday. In Baton Rouge, hundreds of people gathered for a second night of protests at the shop where Alton Sterling, a 37-year-old father of five, was killed on Tuesday.
Some demonstrators chanted "Black lives matter" and called for justice.Some demonstrators chanted "Black lives matter" and called for justice.
A video emerged on Wednesday that showed the altercation between Mr Sterling and two police officers. The BBC's Laura Bicker in Baton Rouge said there was real anger but also despair and a feeling among some that the fight for equality might never be won.
Police killings that scar the USPolice killings that scar the US
Walter Scott - unarmed and shot in the back as he ran away from an officer in Charleston, South Carolina, in April 2015. Former officer Michael Slager facing murder chargeWalter Scott - unarmed and shot in the back as he ran away from an officer in Charleston, South Carolina, in April 2015. Former officer Michael Slager facing murder charge
Laquan McDonald - 17-year-old was holding a knife but appeared to be moving away from police in Chicago when shot 16 times in 2014. Officer Jason Van Dyke denies murder chargeLaquan McDonald - 17-year-old was holding a knife but appeared to be moving away from police in Chicago when shot 16 times in 2014. Officer Jason Van Dyke denies murder charge
Michael Brown - 18-year-old shot at least seven times in Ferguson, Missouri, in August 2014, sparking nationwide protests. Cleared of wrongdoing Michael Brown - 18-year-old shot at least seven times in Ferguson, Missouri, in August 2014, sparking nationwide protests. Officer Darren Wilson cleared of wrongdoing
Eric Garner - died after being placed in a chokehold by New York police while selling cigarettes in July 2014. Grand jury decides against charges, police disciplinary action taken against supervising officer Sgt Kizzy AdonisEric Garner - died after being placed in a chokehold by New York police while selling cigarettes in July 2014. Grand jury decides against charges, police disciplinary action taken against supervising officer Sgt Kizzy Adonis
It appears to show Mr Sterling being held down and then shot several times, although some shots are heard when the camera moves away from the confrontation. Video emerged on Wednesday appearing to show Mr Sterling being held down and then shot several times, although some shots are heard when the camera moves away from the confrontation.
Seconds later, one of the officers is seen removing an object from the man's trousers as he lies on the ground with blood on his chest.Seconds later, one of the officers is seen removing an object from the man's trousers as he lies on the ground with blood on his chest.
Police have said Mr Sterling was found to be armed. Officers were initially called because of a 911 report of a man brandishing a gun. The officers involved, Blane Salamoni and Howie Lake II, have been put on administrative leave and the US department of justice has launched a civil rights investigation.
This was provided to the Daily Beast by the shop owner, Abdullah Muflahi, who said it proves the man was no threat to the officers when he was shot. Use of lethal force
'There is real anger' - Laura Bicker, BBC News, Baton Rouge What goes through a policeman's head before he shoots?
The cry is for justice, but most of those here say it's not something they expect. They distrust the police, they say they fear all authority and they've gathered at this street corner where Alton Sterling was killed to stand together and say "no more". Are you in St Paul, Minnesota? Were you in the area at the time of the incident? Please email details of your experiences to haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk.
They've prayed, they've sung, they've cried and they've danced. An artist has spray-painted Mr Sterling's face on the side of the convenience store. Others lit candles and released balloons.
It has been peaceful, but there is real anger here and at times almost despair.
It's not just about the death of one man. There are some who feel that the fight for equality might be one that they will never win.
Mr Sterling, a father of five, died at the scene and hours later a video filmed by a bystander which showed his death was released.
The officers involved, Blane Salamoni and Howie Lake II, were put on administrative leave.
The US department of justice has launched a civil rights investigation and Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards has appealed for calm.
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