St. Louis Police Department went on a tweetstorm Sunday evening updating as the protesters turned violent. Thugs were breaking windows and damaging property as St. Louis protests spilled over into day 3 because of a verdict in favor of a police officer.
A St. Louis bike officer was transported to a hospital by ambulance with non-life threatening injuries on Sunday night as protests turned violent.
Now this–St. Louis police confiscate weapons, guns and protective gear from ‘peaceful’ rioter.
Officers confiscate weapons, guns, protective gear from a rioter. Suspect was taken into custody.
Officers confiscate weapons, guns, protective gear from a rioter. Suspect was taken into custody. #StLVerdict pic.twitter.com/2rObBhQHu8
— St. Louis, MO Police (@SLMPD) September 18, 2017
Officers confiscate bottles with unknown chemicals used to against police tonight in downtown #stl pic.twitter.com/PUaJagBzn2
— St. Louis County PD (@stlcountypd) September 18, 2017
Several arrest made in Downtown #stl. Officers are securing streets & reopening some roadways. Parts of Olive near 8th remain restricted.
— St. Louis, MO Police (@SLMPD) September 18, 2017
Two arrested after speeding car crashed into innocent motorist at 7th & Olive. Guns, drugs, mask found in vehicle.
2 arrested after speeding car crashes into innocent motorist at 7th & Olive. Guns, drugs, mask found in vehicle. #stlverdict pic.twitter.com/jWP8KX7UKt
— St. Louis, MO Police (@SLMPD) September 18, 2017