Multiple gunshots rang out during a protest in Ferguson, Missouri Sunday night, scattering protesters on the one-year anniversary of Michael Brown’s death.
Police came under heavy gunfire from two sources, which resulted in exchanges that left two men wounded, the St. Louis Police Department reported.
At least one person — a young black man — was hit by gunfire and was taken to to Barnes Jewish Hospital, according to the St. Louis County authorities.
At least two unmarked police cars were also hit by bullets.
Multiple shots fired in Ferguson. Please leave the area of Ferguson and West Florissant.
— St. Louis County PD (@stlcountypd) August 10, 2015
Police have asked people to leave the area of Ferguson and West Florissant. Riot police moved in to secure the area.
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By James Haleavy