Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Ms. Toad

(38,655 posts)
14. At the point at which the police fired tear gas -
Tue Aug 19, 2014, 12:20 AM
Aug 2014

The protestors had set up cones in the street (after being told to stay out of the street), and had assembled behind the cones - peacefully, with arms up chanting "Arms up, don't shoot."

There were bottles thrown - it is unclear whether there were any shots fired before the tear gas - but if so, they did not appear to have come from those assembled peacefully in the street.

After multiple rounds of tear gas, lots of rounds of live fire - per the reporter - heading toward the police, but the source was unclear.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»Ferguson - Tear gas/smoke...»Reply #14