FERGUSON, Mo., USA - The police killing of a second black St Louis-area man in 11 days has threatened to further inflame tensions.
On Tuesday, police officers shot dead a man who brandished a knife at them, St Louis Police Chief Sam Dotson said.
The 9 August police shooting of Michael Brown, 18, has sparked days of violent protests in the town of Ferguson, prompting a heavy police crackdown.
There is widespread anger against the mainly white police force for killing Mr Brown, who was unarmed.
Mr Brown's family say his funeral will take place on Monday.
US Attorney General Eric Holder is due to visit Ferguson on Wednesday to meet officials investigating the killing.
Tuesday's police shooting has threatened to further inflame tensions within the community.
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