Vigils And Vandalism In St. Louis Suburb After Police Fatally Shoot A Black Teen

In Ferguson, Mo., protests started outside police headquarters late Sunday over the fatal shooting of an unarmed 18-year-old. Police said 32 people were arrested for theft, assault, and burglary.

Update — Aug. 11, 11:32 a.m. ET:

A vigil for an 18-year-old fatally shot by police was followed by looting and demonstrations Sunday, according to multiple reports.

Angry protesters demanded answers and apologies in standoffs with police.

Getting the protestors to sit down. Put hands up in protest. #ferguson

A photographer for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch was able to capture some of the looting on camera:

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The looting of Ferguson's QuikTrip was captured on this video:

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Damage at the QuikTrip. The entire store is just about cleared out.

Fuck the police graffiti popping up everywhere.

Brown's mother condemned the unrest, according to a reporter for KTVI FOX 2.

Mother of #MikeBrown tells me this looting is disrespecting memory of her son. Lesley McSpadden not endorsing rally today

I just want everyone to know and understand that the stealing and breaking in stores is not what Mike will want, it is very upsetting to me and my family. Our family didn't ask for this but for Justice and Peace…. Please let my family grieve in Peace in stop the violence in the street tonight, we don't want this happening when we protest for justice for my cousin Mike Brown, please get this message out to the people that the Mike Brown family do not want this.

Local leaders urged calm amid standoffs between the community and the police.

And residents continued to mourn Brown.

In Canfield Gardens, people lay candles at the site where Michael fell. #MichaelBrown

Fires were started.

There's a dumpster on fire outside a looted store. #ferguson #michaelbrown

This video shows an auto store being looted:

.@FOX2now is now reporting that the auto tire store in Ferguson, Missouri is being looted http://t.co/Y1vCJ3z6CD

BREAKING: AutoTire windows smashed. Rims and tires stolen. This is OUTSIDE the secure zone. #Ferguson @kmoxnews

Looters allegedly started stealing directly from QuikTrip's ATM.

Men have pulled a truck up to the QT and are loading the ATM into the back. #Ferguson

The toppled ATM:

Police were brought into disperse crowds.

I'm now behind the police line, K-9 units are out. Police are breaking up the crowd

At the @stlcountypd request, the MO Highway Patrol and our tac unit have deployed together in N County.

We have also sent officers to backfill @stlcountypd officers in the southern part of the county who have been moved to north county.

This video shows the aftermath of the QuikTrip looting:

Footage and images shared on Twitter and Instagram showed the store on fire:

The smell of smoke, the sound of helicopters, breaking glass and alarms. #Ferguson right now.

Gun shots, looting large crowds in street no cops around #ferguson

Tear gas was reportedly used:

Tear gas being deployed #ferguson

The looting spread to the neighboring town of Dellwood, people said on Twitter.

Dobbs Tire has also been smashed into in Dellwood.

Taco Bell in Dellwood. Front glass broken.

The Walmart in Ferguson was reportedly looted:

.@FOX2now Reporter: Walmart in Ferguson, Missouri has also been looted — Employees forced to take shelter inside before police arrived

Shots are being fired at the #Ferguson WalMart, @FOX2now reporter said he's leaving for his safety. #FergusonShooting

Police are now stationed at the Wal-Mart on W. Florissant to protect it from looters. #Ferguson

SWAT reinforcements were sent.

SWAT reinforcements arrive. Estimate 400+ police now in Ferguson. May be on conservative side #FergusonShooting

SWAT troopers raise their weapons as they prepare to enter the looted Family Dollar store. #MikeBrown

State Trooper SWAT unit takes Taco Bell/AutoZone area on Florissant Road. #MikeBrown

Police armored vehicle driving down W. Florisant. "St. Louis police. Please return to your homes," they say.

SWAT outside Walgreens at W. Florisant and Chambers.

St. Louis County Police Department is in charge of the investigation. U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder instructed the Justice Department to monitor developments.

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