This is absolutely disturbing. Days after Michael Brown, 18 was shot and killed by a Ferguson, Mo police officer, residents continue to riot and protest. Men, women and children are on the scene with their hands in the air chanting, “don’t shoot!”
Monday evening, armed with face masks, police threw tear gas into the crowd of shouters along with the propelling of rubber bullets into what was called a, “war zone.” Officials in the area say that there have been about 15 arrests during this time period, but none were seriously injured.
As things slowly begin to simmer down, the FBI announces that they will be investigating potential civil-rights violations of shooting. United States attorney general Eric Holder said that a thorough investigation is “critical for preserving trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve.” Surely, that ship has sailed.
The police have yet to release the name of the officer involved in the shooting, but said they will do so Tuesday afternoon. Be on the lookout. Until then, hit the jump for Monday night’s scene.
The New York Times reporter Julie Bosman was on the scene live tweeting:
Police officer says area is "a war zone" and no one will be allowed through until morning. #Ferguson
— Julie Bosman (@juliebosman) August 12, 2014
Many people in crowd experiencing burning eyes and throats. #Ferguson
— Julie Bosman (@juliebosman) August 12, 2014
Police shooting rubber bullets at crowd, including reporters and photographers. #Ferguson
— Julie Bosman (@juliebosman) August 12, 2014
This must stop one way or another. Question is, how?
SOURCE: Vanity Fair
