‘No longer peaceful assembly’: Ferguson SWAT fire tear gas, rubber bullets

An overwhelming group of SWAT forces in riot gear has descended on protesters who gathered once again in Ferguson, Missouri, on Wednesday. After nightfall, police deployed tear gas against the crowd, warning the protest was “no longer peaceful.”

“This is no longer a peaceful assembly. Go home or be subject to arrest,” police warned through the loudspeaker, shortly before shooting tear gas at the protesters. Prior to that officers were telling people to stay away from the vans.
Police were also shooting rubber bullets while smoke grenades and tear gas canisters were falling into the crowd and surrounding neighborhood. Meanwhile, some of the protesters reportedly threw rocks and bottles at the police.

Riot police clear a street with smoke bombs while clashing with demonstrators in Ferguson, Missouri August 13, 2014. (Reuters)

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A protester throws back a smoke bomb while clashing with police in Ferguson, Missouri August 13, 2014. (Reuters)

Protesters were holding their hands up and chanting “we are peaceful” as the police line pushed forward dispersing the crowd.


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