Missouri governor: More than 2,200 National Guardsmen in Ferguson tonight
Governor Jay Nixon made the announcement at a press conference earlier this afternoon. Ferguson mayor James Knowles said earlier Tuesday that the National Guard did not deploy quickly enough to prevent violence and save businesses in Ferguson. Ref. USAToday
Too little too late. That should have been done initially and does not spell good for whomever was in charge of getting the state guard out there before the verdict was announced.
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Police Officer Shoots Kills Teen Near Ferguson Missouri Sparking New Unrest
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Home> U.S. Police Officer Shoots, Kills Teen Near Ferguson, Missouri, Sparking New Unrest Dec 24, 2014, 6:52 AM ET By ABC NEWS via Good Morning America A man was shot and killed by a police officer Tuesday in Berkeley, Missouri, authorities said sparking new unrest in a region already reeling following an August police shooting a few miles away in Ferguson. The shooting happened at 11:15 p.m. Tuesday at a Mobil gas station, St. Louis County Police public information officer Sgt. Brian Schellman said.
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St. Louis County issues state of emergency following Ferguson unrest
St. Louis County Executive Steve Stenger issued a statement on Monday declaring a state of emergency in Ferguson, Mo., following a shooting involving police Sunday night. "The recent acts of violence will not be tolerated in a community that has worked so tirelessly over the last year to rebuild and become stronger," The statement said. The order stated that St. Louis County Police Chief Jon Belmar will take over the operation of police emergency management in the City of Ferguson and surrounding areas. Ref. USAToday