Ferguson Riots Scorecard from Last Night: “The Focus Overnight Had Nothing to Do with Mike Brown” (KMOV Reporter Laura Hettiger); Black Terrorists, er, “Protestors,” er “Citizens,” Waged War on Muzzled Cops with Molotov Cocktails, Gunfire; Only 31 Arrested; 2 Shot; 4 Cops Wounded;

Local Media are Sticking to ‘Outside Agitator’ Talking Point; Highway Patrol “Begging” Demonstrators to Protest “During the Day”

Re-posted by Nicholas Stix

A tip ‘o that hate to Countenance.

In a sickening display of agitprop, KMOV posted 50 pictures from last night’s riot, but not a single one of a black rioters engaging in violence. The white cops are depicted tackling and arresting blacks, holding long guns on blacks, and in riot gear, while black officers are shown embracing black demonstrators. However, if you hit the link, and then play the video at the top, you'll see film of the riot.
 

Police: 31 arrested, 2 shot, 4 officers injured in Ferguson overnight
By Adam McDonald [with Laura Hettiger reporting from Ferfguson]
Posted on August 19, 2014 at 2:54 A.M.
Updated today at 7:52 A.M.
KMOV.com

FERGUSON, Mo. (KMOV.com) – Police said 31 people were arrested, two people were shot, and four officers were injured during the protests in Ferguson Monday night.

A flurry of gunshots was heard late Monday night coming from Canfield Dr. Police said one person was shot in the hand and they did not disclose the injuries of the other person. Both shooting victims are expected to survive.

[Who was shot by whom, how, and under what circumstanmces? Reporting 1901, people!]

Click here to view photos from Monday night: Computer / Mobile

According to police, four officers were injured when they were struck by rocks and bottles at various times throughout the night.

Firefighters battled two fires throughout the evening. One fire was at a business and the other was at a residence. No injuries were reported in either of the incidents.

During an early morning press conference, Missouri Highway Patrol Captain Ron Johnson said he was inspired by the citizens in Ferguson who withstood chaotic situations, had the courage to carryout [sic] peaceful demonstrations, and move on to other areas as the situation deteriorated.

“They are a part of the energy and goodness of this community,” Johnson said. “That energy can light up and inspire. It can help us move past violence.”

Click here to watch the press conference

Johnson also suggested protesters protest during the daytime so the small minority of instigators cannot hide among the crowd of peaceful protesters.

The peaceful protest turned violent Monday night when there were reports of citizens throwing Molotov cocktails at police. Tear gas was deployed by law enforcement just after 11:00 p.m. News 4’s Julian Johnson was one of many hit by tear gas. Officers sent out reports over scanners and loudspeaker to tell [rioters] demonstrators to leave and go home.

A “Code 2000” was issued around 11:30 Monday night, meaning 50 additional officers were requested to come to the scene.

At one point during the night, police said they were in a standoff with protesters when they heard what sounded like a flurry of gunshots.

Around midnight, police ordered members of the media to leave protest area and go to the police command post.

Throughout the evening police confiscated two guns and a Molotov cocktail.

Police said there were not shots fired from their weapons during the evening.