US police use tear gas on protesters in Missouri
Reuters reported that US police on August 18 used tear gas and stun grenades against protesters in the town of Ferguson, Missouri, days after riots erupted over the shooting death of an unarmed black teenager by a white police officer.
Reuters reported that US police on August 18 used tear gas and stun grenades against protesters in the town of Ferguson, Missouri, days after riots erupted over the shooting death of an unarmed black teenager by a white police officer.
Witnesses said the police action came hours after tense street protests.
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| Police deployed to stop protesters in Ferguson town on August 17. (Source: AFP/TTXVN) |
Previously, the security situation in Ferguson, Missouri, USA showed signs of recovery after the local government lifted the curfew and the National Guard began deploying there.
About 200 National Guard troops have been deployed to Ferguson and taken up duty, while snipers have also been deployed on rooftops in surrounding areas.
The National Guard, under the supervision of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, works with highway police and local law enforcement to "respond appropriately to incidents of violence and law violations, and protect the rights of all citizens."./.
According to VNA
