Since August, protesters have been demonstrating in response to the killing of teenager, Mike Brown by police officer, Darren Wilson in Ferguson, Missouri. They have prided themselves on protests being peaceful and it’s believed by some that any violent acts have been committed by people not affiliated with the protesters or “plants.” Hundreds of protesters gathered together once again last night for the press conference for resignation of Ferguson police chief, Tom Jackson. He is the sixth person in the Ferguson police department to resign since the Department of Justice released its damning report of racism in the department.
Tensions were high between the protesters and the police officers on hand in riot gear. A number of demonstrators were arrested. Things escalated when three or four shots rang out from a distance. The shots reportedly came from north or northwest of the Ferguson Police Department building. Two of the officers were hit by bullets. One was struck in the shoulder and the other in the face. Both officers are said to be in fine condition now.
The investigation into the shooting is underway. Many have spoken out against the violent display. In opposition to the shooting, President Barack Obama tweeted, “Violence against police is unacceptable. Our prayers are with the officers in MO. Path to justice is one all of us must travel together. –bo”.
Attorney General Eric Holder wished the officers a “full and speedy recovery” in a statement:
This heinous assault on two brave law enforcement officers was inexcusable and repugnant. I condemn violence against any public safety officials in the strongest terms, and the Department of Justice will never accept any threats or violence directed at those who serve and protect our communities. … Such senseless acts of violence threaten the very reforms that nonviolent protesters in Ferguson and around the country have been working towards for the past several months…
We stand ready to offer any possible aid to an investigation into this incident, including the department’s full range of investigative resources. And we will continue to stand unequivocally against all acts of violence against cops whenever and wherever they occur.
The parents of Mike Brown also released a statement:
We reject any kind of violence directed toward members of law enforcement. It cannot and will not be tolerated. We specifically denounce the actions of stand-alone agitators who unsuccessfully attempt to derail the otherwise peaceful and non-violent movement that has emerged throughout this nation to confront police brutality and to forward the cause of equality under the law for all. We must work together to bring peace to our communities. Our thoughts and prayers remain with the officers injured during this morning’s shooting and their families.
[ABC NEWS]
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