A Ferguson police officer was shot in the arm on Saturday night by an unidentified assailant. The shooting happened while the male officer was doing his routine check of the Community center. Tim Zoll, from the Ferguson police, declared that the officer was transported to the Barnes Jewish hospital. He is injured, but not in mortal danger. On Sunday, he was released from the hospital and sent … [Read more...]
Ferguson Police Inquiry Launched by Justice Department
After the scandal involving Michael Brown, the Justice Department has finally ordered the opening of a large investigation into the allegations of unlawful police tactics. It was in Ferguson that an unarmed black teenager was shot by a police officer. The shooting sparked weeks of violence-ridden protests that got the attention of an entire nation. Eric Holder, Attorney General, visited … [Read more...]
Ferguson Police to Start Using Body Cameras
The tragic events that have taken place in Ferguson, Missouri have sparked new discussions on subjects such as police tactics and the role of the media in reporting or instigating the public. The latest news has revealed that police officers in Ferguson have started wearing and using body cameras. Tom Jackson, Ferguson Police Chief, has revealed to the media that around 50 cameras were donated to … [Read more...]
Ferguson Begins to Heal 3 Weeks After Mike Brown Shooting
It's been three weeks since the Mike Brown Shooting, and Ferguson is finally beginning to heal. Businesses that were looted are open once more, and the smell of barbecue, once again, fills the air. Even the St. Louis-area suburb, which was the main conflict area and the center of international attention, is beginning to heal. Nevertheless, the community still has a long way to go. During the … [Read more...]
Obama Praises the Progress Made in Iraq and Calls for Calm in Ferguson
This week President Obama was faced with several violent crisis. One of them represents the case of the 18-year-old African-American teen who was shot by a police officer in Ferguson, and the second one is related to the situation in Iraq. As a response to these two issues, the president will be dispatching Attorney General Eric Holder in Ferguson, to monitor the situation, and hopefully calm … [Read more...]
Ferguson Police Arrests 7 Protesters on First Day of Curfew
Violence erupted on the streets of Ferguson, Missouri, after the tragic death of an African-American teenager (Mr. Brown was shot by Darren Wilson, a Ferguson officer). Police officers decided to impose a curfew (which takes effect at 0100 ET) in order to quell the series of aggressive demonstrations and street violence. Governor Jay Nixon of Missouri was the one to impose the new curfew on … [Read more...]
Darren Wilson Identified as Officer Involved in the Fatal Shooting of Black Teen
After a week of silence, the police in Ferguson finally decided to make an official statement regarding the fatal shooting which involved Michael Brown, a black teen. They said that the officer involved in the fatal shooting is Darren Wilson. They also released a videotape and images which show that the young African-American was suspected of taking part in a robbery at a store right before the … [Read more...]
