At least 150-300 protesters broke curfew tonight and are on the street in Ferguson.
Rain is helping to clear out people. Most activity happening around the QT now. (Antonio French)
The protesters are “ready to die” tonight.
Too many young men talking about they're ready to die tonight. #Ferguson
— Antonio French (@AntonioFrench) August 17, 2014
“No Justice! No Curfew!… We grown!”
Via St. Louis photographer Kenny Bahr on the scene.
(Warning on Language)
UPDATE: Kenny just sent this from Ferguson.
Protesters Clash With Police—
You can watch a live feed from Ferguson here.
UPDATE: About 300 are out on the street. Kenny is currently with FOX News crew at the moment. The protesters are marching towards the police line!! Five St. Louis tactical trucks. Kenny has his gas mask on his head.
The police are putting on their gas masks.
It's going to get real…. #Ferguson police put on gas masks pic.twitter.com/QaseRb6LKe
— Jim Hoft (@gatewaypundit) August 17, 2014
Police just dropped gas cannisters. They’re moving in.
Welcome to Missouri!
This. Is. Missouri. #Ferguson pic.twitter.com/156lTWF43C
— Michelle Huxtable (@MichelleHux) August 17, 2014
A sniper was spotted on a roof in the area.
A kid just got shot.
Kid just got shot. Not from police. Just got rushed to hospital.
— Marc Lamont Hill (@marclamonthill) August 17, 2014
Police demanding people leave or be subject to "arrest or other actions." Tanks ready to move. People not moving. pic.twitter.com/bYvlizZMef
— Marc Lamont Hill (@marclamonthill) August 17, 2014
Why is Marc Lamont Hill in Ferguson?
UPDATE: (1:20 AM Central) It looks like things are winding down. Police made several arrests. At least one person was shot by the protesters.
Yup. Local reporter on the scene Kenny Bahr holds a tear gas canister in #Ferguson pic.twitter.com/14QBCzosdA
— Jim Hoft (@gatewaypundit) August 17, 2014
UPDATE: (1:30 AM Central) One person was shot at Canfield Avenue and West Florissant – condition unknown.
UPDATE: 1:50 AM Central – Things are still crazy. Shots being fired in Ferguson.