Police officers were injured by gunfire in St. Louis on Monday night as the city was gripped by violent protests. Their lives are reportedly not in danger.
The four injured officers were conscious when they were taken to hospital, the police department said. Law enforcement is “still taking gunfire downtown.”
We have had 4 officers struck by gunfire tonight. All have been transported to an area hospital. All are conscious and breathing. Their injuries are believed to be non-life threatening.
— St. Louis, MO Police (@SLMPD) June 2, 2020
Officers are still taking gunfire downtown & we will share more info as it available. pic.twitter.com/Cwypi5EorP
The incident happened near St. Louis police headquarters, where police and protesters clashed repeatedly throughout the night, according to local media. The protest was initially peaceful, but turned violent after nightfall, with vandalism and looting of businesses reported.
Officers apparently came under gunfire shortly after using multiple flash-bangs and tear-gas rounds against a crowd near Olive and 16th streets.
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source https://www.rt.com/usa/490463-police-officers-shot-protests/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS
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