Cops Fired Tear Gas, Beanbag Rounds at Protesters Upset About Michael Brown

There are no reports yet of injuries.

Officers in riot gear lobbed tear gas Monday night at crowds angered by the weekend shooting of an 18-year-old unarmed man by a police officer, according to published reports.

KSDK-TV in St. Louis reported that police officers trying to quell unrest and violence began firing tear gas at crowds here. There are no reports yet of injuries.

Police Chief Tom Jackson said members of the crowd threw rocks at police and gunfire came from the crowd, so officers used tear gas and shot "beanbag rounds" meant to stun them. 

Comments

[DaveSs]

I believe the proper term is rioters.

[Lyle]

Don't't destroy peoples' property. That's asking for a beanbag or two.

Apparently the cops had good reason to be heavy handed with some folks in Ferguson. They're showing the whole world.