Black teenager shot in Missouri: What you need to know

What happened?

A black teenager was shot dead at a petrol station in Berkeley, St Louis - approximately two miles from where unarmed teenager Michael Brown was killed in August.

What do we know about the deceased?

He has been named locally as 18-year-old Antonio Martin. Reports say he was shot dead at around 1am in the forecourt of the local Mobil gas station (below).

A woman said to be Martin's mother was reported to have identified her son. She has been interviewed by local media.

While police have confirmed a man was shot they have not yet confirmed his identity.

What police have said