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In reply to the discussion: Cpt. Johnson is on the scene right now in Ferguson talking it out with some very stubborn youth [View all]pinboy3niner
(53,339 posts)The initial police movement, use of tactical unit, and use of tear gas were not to enforce the curfew but were in response to an operational mission due to reports of an emergency at Red's BBQ Restaurant near the Quick-E Mart.
Intruders were reported inside the restaurant and on the roof, and there also was a gunshot victim in the vicinity. Police used smoke and tear gas to move the crowd back in an effort to get through the crowd to respond to the restaurant and the gunshot victim.
A man was seen in the street with a handgun, but he fled before he could be apprehended. A police car was also shot at, and it retreated.
Before police could reach the gunshot victim, the victim was transported to the hospital in critical condition by private car.
Police made a total of 7 arrests for failure to disperse.