‘Protests’ of the shooting of Michael Brown turned deadly last night in Ferguson, Missouri. (Surprise.) As we reported yesterday, protests started to become violent with the shooting of a man near the McDonalds in West Florissant. By Monday morning, one man had been shot and critically wounded after an exchange of gunfire with police.
Twitter photo of a shooting in Ferguson Sunday night
Another shooting- a “friend of Michael Brown”
St. Louis County police released a statement on Monday morning, and stated that the suspect was one of at least two people who opened fire at around 11:15 p.m. along West Florissant Avenue. The police chief revealed that between 40 and 50 shots were fired in about 45 seconds.
An unmarked van the department was using turned on its emergency lights and “began moving toward the suspect.” The man, now identified as 18 year old Tyrone Harris, opened fire, causing damage to the police van. Police returned fire from the van, then chased him on foot. After gunfire was exchanged, the man was down. Officers were not injured.
The officers involved in the shooting were placed on administrative leave per procedure. Harris is in critical and unstable condition, according to police on Monday.
This screenshot of a post that has been taken down shows the propaganda of the #BlackLivesMatter crowd
⚠Man shot in #Ferguson identified as black 18yo Tyrone Harris, ‘friend of Michael Brown’ http://t.co/9Z17Kc8HIk
— Dmitry Zolotarev (@ZolotarevDm) August 10, 2015
One man is critically injured in standoff between #Ferguson police and protesters http://t.co/aC8iH6VfrV pic.twitter.com/2YLhfvZ2RT — Newsweek (@Newsweek) August 10, 2015
Before gunfire erupted in #Ferguson, protesters were caught on video chanting: “Ready for what? Ready for war!” http://t.co/B4AHKia2u6
— TheBlaze (@theblaze) August 10, 2015
News in pictures: Peaceful protests turn to violence in #Ferguson: http://t.co/AAbQOKMMV6 pic.twitter.com/rVqkNIUv7F — Reuters Top News (@Reuters) August 10, 2015
Thugs on twitter who spread fear, lies, encourage, promote & participate in violence & disruptions #ferguson pic.twitter.com/o3mPPc2Gsb
— Chris (@Chris_1791) August 10, 2015
It’s troubling that people can’t exercise their rights b/c violent people want to disrupt peaceful protests. pic.twitter.com/XXYejUNCvt — St. Louis County PD (@stlcountypd) August 10, 2015
(2/2) During the gunfire, at least 2 unmarked cars took shots. We will release more details when available. pic.twitter.com/luPnp6iXqZ
— St. Louis County PD (@stlcountypd) August 10, 2015
(1/2) A St. Louis County officer was involved in an officer-involved shooting after comin g under heavy gunfire. pic.twitter.com/L4PqopaEF1 — St. Louis County PD (@stlcountypd) August 10, 2015
Trevion Hopson, 17, charged w/unlawful use of weapon, resisting arrest re: Ferguson shooting. http://t.co/hxEj8G89yH pic.twitter.com/lJU5YUDRtZ
— St. Louis County PD (@stlcountypd) August 9, 2015
“Peaceful”….must have a different definition in #Ferguson #BlueLivesMatter https://t.co/u6PUln6rcc — Desiree Aaron (@DesireeAaron) August 10, 2015
A continuation of protests that aren’t really protests
“Protests” over the shooting of Michael Brown one year after the incident have gone on for three solid days. With police tied up trying to keep businesses from being destroyed, their own lives at stake, others have been beaten.
This tweet has a video showing a black group beating a white man at McDonalds… “for you Mike.” They looted, they attacked, all in the name of “Michael Brown.” But that is only an excuse, and has nothing whatsoever to do with anything.
Me and the boys just jumped someone at mcds #FERGUSONLOOTCREW #MikeBrown #BlackLivesMatter #Ferguson pic.twitter.com/lGUXVCyFPM
— Jayrome Williams (@BrotherTooTurnt) August 10, 2015
The Big Lie
Looting stores, burning businesses, filling the country with hate… and they want everyone to bow down to their agenda? Getting along with your neighbors is one thing, becoming a victim is quite another. They are not interested in working together- they are only interested in taking over. Their rabid hatred has filled their lives with evil.
Not all black people are evil, we have many wonderful black friends who abhor violence and hate. These criminals are using protests as an excuse to riot, loot, and even kill. Police lives matter too. White lives matter too. And as long as people kowtow to this despicable behavior, it will only get worse.
Right…lol. I saw a dude pushing a stroller late last night! WTH? #Ferguson #FERGUSONLOOTCREW https://t.co/EWNeaAapc1 — ❧Nikki Mason❦ (@W_T_F_R_U_sayin) August 10, 2015