Crime

Protests rock St. Louis and Kansas City

Protesters set fire to a police car in Kansas City. — WDAF

May 31, 2020 7:20 AM

Published May 31, 2020 7:11 AM

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

Groups gathered in Kansas City and St. Louis overnight Saturday, joining the nationwide protests against the death of George Floyd, an African American killed in Minneapolis police custody.

Protests in both Missouri cities turned violent overnight. Gov. Mike Parson issued a state of emergency Saturday night because of the unrest. He issued an executive order, activating the Missouri National Guard to contain unrest.

In St. Louis, police said that protesters damaged the Ferguson Police Department. At least four officers were hurt in violence.

Here’s a look at the damage that’s been done at the Ferguson Police Department. All non-essential personnel have evacuated the building. pic.twitter.com/U6WqDSEA4G
— St. Louis County PD (@stlcountypd) May 31, 2020

St. Louis County police also posted to Twitter that they were responding to shots fired. Rocks and fireworks were thrown at officers.

In Kansas City, protesters set fire to a police car.

As tonight’s protests continue; we respect everyone’s right to peacefully gather and protest, we have used CS gas (known as “tear gas”)to encourage people to remain out of the street in compliance with city ordinances. We will continue to ensure a peaceful night for everyone.
— kcpolice (@kcpolice) May 31, 2020

Kansas City Police Department posted to Twitter, saying officers used tear gas to disperse protesters. They also said that bottles and rocks were thrown at officers.

It is unclear if anyone was hurt in the Kansas City protests.

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