Officials in the US city of Philadelphia announced a curfew on Wednesday following two nights of unrest over the latest police killing of a black man.
The citywide order will last from 9pm until 6am on Thursday, according to a statement on the city government’s website.
Thousands of people have taken to Philadelphia’s streets, with looting and violence breaking out, after police on Monday shot dead 27-year-old Walter Wallace Jr, who authorities say was carrying a knife.
His family said he suffered from mental health issues and asked why officers did not taser him instead.
…
