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Pine Lawn Officer Shots, Kills 17-year Old

By AP/KWMU

St. Louis, MO – A Pine Lawn police officer shot and killed a 17-year old Thursday morning during a traffic stop.

The teen reportedly grabbed the officer's hand as he approached, then started driving and dragging the officer alongside.

Unable to free himself, the officer shot the teen. St. Louis County police are handling the investigation; no names have been released.

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