The newly implemented curfew was ignored by many protesters leading to seven arrests on Saturday, August 16.
Residents were told earlier in the day to stay off of the streets between the hours of 12 AM and 5 AM. Police were ready for those that decided to venture out anyway.
Unlike Friday night when officers stood by and watched looters pillage businesses, arrests were made last night. Seven people on the roof of the Red's BBQ restaurant were taken into custody and charged with failure to disperse.
Other protesters shouted, "No Justice, No Curfew!" According to News 4, five armored police vehicles moved in. An officer used a loudspeaker to warn citizens still on the street: "You are in violation of a state-imposed curfew. You must disperse immediately. Failure to comply, may result in arrest."
Captain Ron Johnson with the Missouri Highway Patrol told News 4 that a male protester had been shot by another protester. The unidentified man is in critical condition.
Captain Ron Johnson speaks at news conference Sunday, August 17
Tear gas and smoke canisters were also used to push crowds off of the streets.
Michael Brown
Al Sharpton says he wants justice for Michael Brown, the 18-year old unarmed teen who was shot and killed by police officer Darren Wilson on Saturday, August 9.
Reverend Al Sharpton and his National Action Network will hold a rally Sunday, August 17, at 3 p.m. Sunday at Greater Grace Church in Ferguson
Officer Darren Wilson
Wilson is currently on paid administrative leave pending an FBI investigation into the shooting.
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