Ferguson area in chaos as witnesses say cops shot 18-year-old black male, cops say it was suicide

While much of America was watching the Republican presidential debate Wednesday, another controversy involving police and the death a young black male in a town nearby Ferguson, Missouri was underway.

Witnesses are hotly disputing police reports that an 18-year-old turned a gun on himself after firing upon officers.

Normandy Police Cpl. Tameika Sanders said the suspect was uncooperative, and after walking away from police fired at officers as they tried to approach him, local KTVI reported.

According to police, the officers returned fire only after a taser didn’t work, but the suspect was not hit, KTVI reported.

Officer involved fatal shooting in Normandy, near Ferguson. Police sources say victim shot at police then shot himself.

— Rafer Weigel (@RaferWeigel) October 28, 2015

After temporarily losing sight of the teen, officers said they heard a gunshot and found the suspect “lying on the ground and unresponsive,” according to KTVI.

According to #Normandy PD, victim opened fire, officer used taser, didn't work, officer opened fire, suspect rounded corner, shot himself.

— TC (@tchop_stl) October 29, 2015

The incident was documented on Twitter, and is already becoming a hotly debated topic. To make matters worse, there are conflicting reports.

Need to correct my last tweet. Police say they did not fire shots at victim in Normandy. Say he fired at officers them shot himself.

— Rafer Weigel (@RaferWeigel) October 28, 2015

.@Normandy_Police says that @stlcountypd is conducting an investigation and is encouraging witnesses to come forward. #normandyshooting

— Rafer Weigel (@RaferWeigel) October 28, 2015

So far, witnesses coming forth are stating the teen was shot by police. Video captured the moment where the mother of the teen can be heard screaming, “don’t shoot my baby.”

The victim's mother can be heard screaming "don't shoot my baby" at police. #Normandy #Ferguson #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/g8hp5NJrYi

— D (@Delo_Taylor) October 28, 2015

The dramatic video added fuel to the fire and will no doubt, make it harder for police to prove it was a suicide. For now, that is how the case is being handled.

Suicidal male in critical condition after shooting himself in @NormandyPD. Any witnesses encouraged to come forward. https://t.co/uo0BtEXJBj

— St. Louis County PD (@stlcountypd) October 28, 2015

The suspect died this morning from his wounds.

Much of social media isn’t buying police reports:

"Don't shoot my baby" isn't something you say to someone committing suicide. #NormandyShooting Don't believe the liars Question Everything

— Lukas Valderrama (@ljvthelion20) October 28, 2015

Mother heard screaming "stopppp, don't shoot my baby!" Followed by a gun shot to the face #Normandy #Ferguson #BlackLivesMatter

— Learn me that (@SheisQueen_Elle) October 28, 2015

#CNN "DON'T SHOOT MY BABY" AND U STILL SHOOT U ARE A HATEFUL EVIL DEVIL COWARD TO ME THAT'S MEANS YOU WANT A RACE WAR WHAT HAPPEN 2 TALK

— keepitRealTEE (@KeepitRealTea) October 28, 2015

The father of the teen spoke out saying “it was Ferguson man,” clearly indicting police for the shooting.

Father of the 19yo shot in #Normandy tonight says #Ferguson PD shot his son. #IntelGroup cc: @AnonIntelGroup pic.twitter.com/rDcM28nev8

— D (@Delo_Taylor) October 29, 2015

I'm at the #Ferguson PD to ask for a preliminary report on the shooting in #Normandy and here's what I see: pic.twitter.com/oAAE5kqWgW

— Bob Hudgins (@Bob_Hudgins) October 28, 2015

In the Ferguson Area (Normandy) #6 – Man shot in Face. Police say suicide many "witnesses" say police execution pic.twitter.com/Y05RfVr6Sc

— DJ Akademiks (@IamAkademiks) October 29, 2015

This story is still developing. Buckle up, and stay tuned.

H/T: Twitchy.com

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