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UPDATE: 8.14/2017 2:10 p.m. – Jackson Police questioned and released a suspect in connection to the disappearance of Knight. The search continues for “Mike.”  We’re told officers are still searching for the 17-year-old who drove away with Knight from Will-O-Wood Blvd. That 17-year-old goes by “Mike.” As soon as Jackson Police release more information, we will let you know. Subjects questioned/released regarding missing 3 yr old and auto theft. The 17 yo male identified as "Mike" is not in custody at this time. — Jackson Police Dept . (@JacksonMSPolice) August 14, 2017 UPDATE: According to Jackson Police , King Knight has been located. Officers said the child is safe. The man is also in custody for questioning. Update: missing 3 year old boy, King Knight has been located, safe. Black male suspect in custody for questioning. — Jackson Police Dept . (@JacksonMSPolice) August 14, 2017 Jackson Police said they have found the stolen car at a an apartment complext on Hospital ...

3 suffer minor injuries when car pulls into St. Louis rally

ST. LOUIS — Three people suffered minor injuries when a car pulled into a group of demonstrators protesting a police shooting in St. Louis. Police and witnesses offered differing accounts of what happened Wednesday night during a candlelight vigil and protest in honor of Kenny “Kiwi” Herring, who was fatally shot by officers Tuesday after allegedly stabbing one of them. Relatives and friends have said Herring was a transgender woman. The vigil began at a community garden that honors transgender people . Activist Heather De Mian said Thursday that after the vigil, 40 to 50 people marched to an intersection and blocked it to protest Herring’s death. Police spokeswoman Schron Jackson said in a news release Thursday that a car driven by a man pulled up, stopped, honked and attempted to drive around the protesters before some of them surrounded the car and began hitting it with their hands and a flag pole. The injured protesters — two women and a man — had jumped onto the car and...

Man accused of driving into St. Louis protest charged

ST. LOUIS -- A man was charged Thursday after authorities said he pulled his car into a group of demonstrators protesting a police shooting in St. Louis, injuring three people.  Mark Colao, 59, faces a felony count of resisting arrest by fleeing and misdemeanor charges of leaving the scene of an accident and operating a vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner. It's not clear if he has an attorney who can comment on his behalf. Police said the three people suffered minor injuries Wednesday night during a candlelight vigil and protest in honor of Kenny "Kiwi" Herring, who was fatally shot by officers Tuesday after allegedly stabbing one of them. Relatives and friends have said Herring was a transgender woman. Police and witnesses offered differing accounts of what happened.  The vigil began at a community garden that honors transgender people . Activist Heather De Mian said Thursday that after the vigil, 40 to 50 people marched to an intersection and blocked it to...