Another black man fatally shot by police in US, sparking protests

WASHINGTON, Sept 28 (KUNA) -- Another black man has died after police shot him, this time in El Cajon, California, sparking protests in the suburb outside San Diego.
El Cajon police responded to a 911 call on Tuesday regarding an African-American man in his 30s who reportedly was behaving "erratically" behind a restaurant, police said. The man, whose name had not been released as of Wednesday, had been walking in traffic in a manner that endangered himself and motorists, police said.
When (officers) contacted him, the man kept his hands concealed in his pockets, then "rapidly drew an object," placed both hands on it "like you would be holding a firearm" and stood in a "shooting stance," according to police.
In response, one officer fired his gun at the man, while a second officer discharged his Taser, police said. It was not clear on Wednesday if the man was armed.
In response to the shooting, about 200 people gathered Tuesday night near the scene. After El Cajon police held a news conference, protesters surrounded the entrance of the headquarters, carrying signs calling for an end to police brutality. (end) rm.mt