Ferguson & St. Louis, MO -- Deaths and Protests

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Ferguson in State of Emergency at Michael Brown Anniversary Protests



Most of the protestors have been peaceful, according to reports. Protestors have held vigils for Michael Brown and chanted for police and criminal justice reform.

But, one of Michael Brown's good friends reportedly took a shot at officers patrolling the protests. He was shot and is in critical condition. Dumbass.

After the shooting, rumors swirled and some protestors started throwing frozen water bottles and such at officers, leading to many arrests.

"Safety, our top priority, is now compromised. This is no longer a peaceful protest. Participants are now unlawfully assembled," the St. Louis County Police Department tweeted.


Now, ^ heavily-armed members of a controversial right-wing "patriot" group called The Oath Keepers organization have shown up on the scene, uninvited. They are former military, police and first responders who say they pledge to "defend the Constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic."

However, St. Louis County Police Chief Jon Belmar described their presence as "both unnecessary and inflammatory."

Several protesters confronted members of the group, asking why they were allowed to openly carry weapons. "I'm happy that we're able to defend ourselves," one Oath Keeper replied in footage from NBC station KSDK. "It's been our right for a long time."

The St. Louis County Police Department said it would consult with the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorneys Office about the legalities of the issue. Missouri allows individuals with concealed weapons permits to openly display firearms, unless it is done in an "angry or threatening manner."

Refs:
http://www.cnn.com/2015/08/10/us/ferguso...index.html
http://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/michael...ri-n407696