Peaceful remembrance for man killed by police in Baton Rouge

(AP) — Grieving residents of Baton Rouge honored an appeal at the funeral of a black man killed by police to celebrate his life rather than demonstrate about his death.

[...] the fatal shooting of five police officers in Dallas by a black sniper heightened tensions even more.

Luminaries including the Rev. Jesse Jackson and close family members spoke about Sterling, his death and the police treatment of African-Americans.

Sharpton called for more accountability for police officers who kill African-Americans and reeled off a list of high-profile police shootings that have angered many in the black community: "We have an inferior judicial system that does not protect all of its citizens equally."

Moore said his office is reviewing the rest of the arrests, which include allegations such as resisting arrest, carrying guns or some "act of violence."

[...] a man involved in what police have described as a credible threat to harm police officers made his initial appearance in federal court Friday.

State and local law enforcement officials told reporters Tuesday that the stolen guns were part of a credible threat to harm police officers.

Baton Rouge Police Chief Carl Dabadie said threats like that justified an increased show of force at the demonstrations, as officers donned riot gear after starting with a mostly reserved, low profile.