“This is what they wanted to happen”
-Ferguson police officer reportedly said after the shooting
The St. Louis County Police Department posted several updates on social media after two police officers were shot, one in the face, outside the Ferguson Police Department last night.
Two @SaintLouCo police officers were shot outside the #Ferguson PD shortly after midnight. Gathering more info. Conditions not known.
— St. Louis County PD (@stlcountypd) March 12, 2015
The actual shooting was captured on video “streamers” protesting outside the Ferguson Police Department.
(Warning on language)
The two officers were from outside Ferguson – helping out to cover the overtime for the continual protests in Ferguson.
2 officers shot in #Ferguson tonight. One officer from St Louis County. One officer from Webster Groves. #stl #officerdown
— St. Louis County PD (@stlcountypd) March 12, 2015
One officer was shot in the shoulder, one was shot in the face.
Injury update: St. Louis County officer shot in the shoulder. Webster Groves officer shot in the face. #Ferguson #STL #officerdown
— St. Louis County PD (@stlcountypd) March 12, 2015
The police officers were purposely targeted.
(This was retweeted by St. Louis County PD)
Belmar said shots fired at officers were "parallel to the ground" which he said tells him they were targets
— Christine Byers (@ChristineDByers) March 12, 2015
St. Louis County Police Chief complained about the constant pressure put on the county police by outside groups.
.@stlcountypd Chief: "I've said all along that we cannot sustain this forever without problems" re: officers shot in #Ferguson @kmov
— Laura Hettiger KMOV (@LauraKHettiger) March 12, 2015
The St. Louis County Police posted this on Facebook.
County officer is 41yrs old, 14yr veteran. @WebsterGroves
officer is 32yrs old, 7yr veteran. Both in serious condition. #Ferguson #stl
— St. Louis County PD (@stlcountypd) March 12, 2015
Via Facebook:
Two St. Louis area police officers were shot while in Ferguson, Missouri. The shooting happened just after midnight.
One St. Louis County Police officer and one Webster Groves officer sustained non-life threatening injuries.
The St. Louis County officer is 41 years old and a 14 year veteran of law enforcement. He was shot in the shoulder.
The Webster Groves officer is 32 years old and a 7 year veteran. He was shot in the face. Both officers are in serious condition.
Anyone with information about the shooting should contact CrimeStoppers at 1-866-371-8477(TIPS)
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