(Reuters) - National Guard troops and police aimed to head off a third night of violence on Wednesday in Ferguson, Missouri, as more than 400 people have been arrested in . [107], On September 29, protesters gathered in front of the police building, including a dozen clergy members who prayed in the police parking. [89] After being briefed by Attorney General Eric Holder on the events, President Obama dispatched Holder to Ferguson to monitor the unrest there. The same pair is also indicted for purchasing two pistols under false pretenses. [147], On April 29, protests resumed in the wake of the death of Freddie Gray in Baltimore, Maryland. [49] "Officers slammed me into a fountain soda machine because I was confused about which door they were asking me to walk out of," Lowery said. [206][207], The QuikTrip that was looted and burned during the first night of unrest will be rebuilt as a job training center as part of the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis's "empowering communities" effort. Retrieved August 21, 2014. A VIOLENT riot and looting has erupted in Missouri, after a protest over the killing . [222] Minor traffic offenses are the starting point, and the costs spiral up rapidly if the offenders do not pay the fines on time or do not appear in court. The divide in public opinion was also observed across partisan lines, with 68% of Democrats (including 62% of white Democrats) believing the incident raises important issues about race that merit discussion, compared with 40% of Independents and 22% of Republicans. Offenders range from G1 to G4 custody levels. Bonds were highest at $2,700, then reduced to $1,000. On August 12, citing an incident where a St. Louis County Police Department helicopter was fired on from the ground, the, On September 4, Eric Holder announced that the Justice Department will investigate Ferguson police force for possible misconduct or discrimination, saying that, "[w]e have determined that there is cause for the Justice Department to open an investigation to determine whether Ferguson police officials have engaged in a pattern or practice of violations of the U.S. Constitution or federal law. Our only assistance was that of four traffic officers to help divert traffic and keep both pedestrians and motorists safe. 3. "[58], St. Louis alderman Antonio French, who was documenting the protests for social media, was also arrested by police in Ferguson on Wednesday night. 1:07. "[52], Al Jazeera America journalists including correspondent Ash-har Quraishi covering the protests in Ferguson on Wednesday night were also tear-gassed and shot at with rubber bullets by a police SWAT team. Spanning 4,355-acres, Ferguson Unit houses up to 2100 adult male inmates. St. Louis Circuit Attorney Jennifer Joyce's report says the officer shot and killed Myers in self-defense after Myers fired a gun at him, and thus a criminal violation could not be proven beyond a reasonable doubt in the resulting death. There was also a significant amount of media criticism of the militarization of the police when it dealt with protests in Ferguson. To denigrate the men and women of the county police department is shameful. The incident provoked additional violent protests in the area. [182][183][184] The family's attorney noticed that police versions differ about the weapon Myers allegedly used: first, police mentioned a 9mm Ruger, and later a 9mm Smith & Wesson. Police said he had a gun and shot at them. [60] Speaking to reporters after his release from jail on Thursday, French described the dozen or so other people arrested as "peacekeepers" including "reverends, young people organizing the peace effort. Coffield Prison Attack. The fatal shooting of an unarmed black teenager on Aug. 9 in Ferguson, Missouri has led to angry protests and violent clashes with police that reached a fresh crescendo earlier this week. Topographic maps of the Ferguson Unit and the Eastham Unit, July 1, 1983 - U.S. Geological Survey. [128][129][130], On November 25, the body of 20-year-old DeAndre Joshua was found inside a parked car within a few blocks of where Brown was killed. An officer was captured on video turning the reporters' video camera toward the ground and dismantling their equipment. On October 9, 2014, Ferguson October sparked the activation of the St. Louis County Emergency Center in anticipation. Some residents at the press conference said that law enforcement officers had instigated the violence with their military-like tactics. [24] There was a struggle, Brown attempting and almost succeeding in gaining possession of Officer Wilson's weapon. "[66] St. Louis Chief of Police Sam Dotson stated he would not have employed military-style policing such as that which transpired. The stated purpose of the event was to "call on the nation to repent for the sin of police brutality and support a new generation of youth activists." [131] The man had been shot in the head and burned. On the night of Feb 17, 2019, around 9:10 p.m., this unknown prisoner waited for his cellmate to fall asleep before cutting the main vein in his arm, putting his green jacket on, then sitting by the door so he could bleed out uninterrupted. It happened in Anderson County Saturday night at the Coffield Unit. [134] Protests also took place internationally, with demonstrations held in several major cities in Canada[135] and in London, United Kingdom. [33] The people arrested face charges of assault, burglary, and theft. [223] The income from court fines represented the second-largest source of revenue for Ferguson in 2013. [117] Saint Louis University became hosts to peaceful protesters around the Clock Tower, located near the library and is essentially the center of the campus. Four miles from Ferguson, 25-year-old Kajieme Powell was killed by police gunfire in the early afternoon of August 19, 2014. A decision Thursday from a state appeals court in Albany found Ferguson guilty of violating prison . U.S. President Barack Obama addressed the First Amendment violations, saying, "There's also no excuse for police to use excessive force against peaceful protests, or to throw protesters in jail for lawfully exercising their First Amendment rights. It alleges that police officers used unnecessary force and made unjustified arrests. Photograph: St Louis County "[221], Another aspect of this situation might stem from a system that burdens the poor and black in Ferguson. Last fall, a teacher working in the Ferguson Unit north of Huntsville said an inmate raped her; there were no officers in sight and the prison had a 25 percent officer vacancy rate at the time.. "[67], Missouri Governor Jay Nixon said at a press conference that the Missouri State Highway Patrol would take over policing Ferguson from the St. Louis County police, whose tactics were widely criticized, referring to the change as "an operational shift," and that police will use force "only when necessary," and will generally "step back a little bit. When he attempted to question Michael Brown, he was attacked. On Thursday we will have no officers assisting Ferguson. A spokeswoman from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice says 46-year-old Robert Turner attacked 22-year-old April Colburn from behind. FERGUSON, Mo. they apply to the Disperser, Riot Control Agent, Portable, M3. [148] According to Harris' father, he graduated from the same high school as Brown and was a close friend of his. Woody, now 61, met Laura, now 58, in 1987, when he hired her as his assistant. [15] The Department of Justice (DOJ) concluded Wilson shot Brown in self-defense. [104], That evening, several hundred protesters gathered, asking for Jackson's resignation. [85] Amnesty International sent a 13-person contingent of human rights activists to seek meetings with officials as well as to train local activists in non-violent protest methods. National vigils and marches occurred on the evening of Thursday, August 14, in over 100 cities around the U.S. with thousands in attendance. "[61][62] No charges were ultimately brought against French. We did not send tactical resources to Ferguson on Tuesday or Wednesday. The city has recently raised bonds from $100 to $1,000. [143] The St. Louis County police chief said that at least three shots were fired parallel to the ground rather than up into the air (not "skip shots") and therefore assumed his officers were the target. [163][164] A repercussion of his actions was that while his identification was pending, Albers was widely referred to on social media as Officer Go Fuck Yourself. [203] The Partnership was informed that James served a 90-day work farm sentence in 2009 for reckless homicide. [187], On May 19, 2015, it was announced that no charges would be filed against the off-duty police officer. For several days since the fatal shooting of Michael Brown, 18, on Saturday, protesters and police have clashed. ", "Media do not pass us, you're getting maced next time you pass us.". Ron Johnson of the Missouri Highway Patrol told the crowd that the "five-second rule" would not be implemented and there would be no arrest as long as the protest remained peaceful. The maximum capacity of the Ferguson Unit is 2,100 inmates, plus 321 more at the Trusty Camp. Officer Wilson's account was that after seeing Brown and Brown's friend Dorian Johnson walking home in the middle of the street he asked them to walk on the sidewalk instead. ", The Green Shadow Cabinet, a group led by 2012. [196] Continuing mistrust between the police and the community may have resulted in the police failing to adequately investigate these deaths. Lieutenant Colonel Al Eickhoff was declared acting chief pending the hiring of a replacement. The caller described the accused (later identified as Michael Brown from security cameras). json railroad diagram. It was two years ago this week that a police officer shot and killed Michael Brown in Ferguson, Mo., in a case that became an inflection point in the way Americans talk about race and policing.. Along with peaceful protests, there was a significant amount of looting and violent unrest in the vicinity of the site of the shooting, as well as across the city. It had been reported to the St Louis Police Department that Powell was behaving in an erratic manner, carrying a knife. On September 22, protesters received support from a California-based group called We Copwatch to improve the way they record their interactions with the police. Protesters then began to shoot at the fleeing vehicle. AP Photo/St. In an email to a St. Louis Alderman who brought up concerns of racial profiling, he wrote: "I agree and removed our tactical assistance. A journalist was also attacked and robbed in a parking lot, while three police officers were injured by protesters. "[163][164] When asked to identify himself, Albers replied, "Go fuck yourself. [140] According to a report by Susan Weich of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, there were two sets of protesters, one chanting clean slogans, and the other, "volatile, angry, hurling profanities at the police, media and other protesters. The unrest sparked a vigorous debate in the United States about the relationship between law enforcement officers and African Americans, the militarization of police, and the use-of-force law in Missouri and nationwide. FERGUSON, Mo. And after that catalyst event, the landscape of southern California changed, and nationally, police forces took note. Music played, as people danced and generally seemed to be having a good time. [212][219] The community had experienced rapid demographic change in recent years; in 2000, just over half of the population was black. Later, Capt. Police initially classified the death as suspicious, later ruling it a homicide. And this was it-The Snake Pit, Ellis Unit near Riverside, Texas in 1978. Four plain-clothed officers in an unmarked sports utility vehicle responded to the scene. A group of Tibetan monks joined the protesters in Ferguson on Sunday, August 17. [124][125], On November 24, the grand jury decided not to indict Wilson in the shooting death of Brown. (referring to the Boston Marathon bombings). A clergyman was then arrested. [209], The Come Together Ferguson grant committeemade up of pairs of black and white teachers, police officers, pastors, and residentsdecided to award the first round of grants to Ferguson summer youth programs. The verdict defied video . Protesters were also told that they would be arrested if the chants went on after 11:00p.m. About that time, police moved slowly forward, but protesters refused to move backwards. [172] He retired three days later. FERGUSON, Mo. [133] At least 90 people were arrested for arson, looting, and vandalism in Oakland, California. And here, in the United States of America, police should not be bullying or arresting journalists who are just trying to do their jobs and report to the American people on what they see on the ground. French was arrested for unlawful assembly. According to St. Louis County police, he pointed a semi-automatic service rifle at peaceful protesters while using profanity and threatening to kill them. On Dec. 7, 1993, Ferguson, a Jamaican immigrant, opened fire on a 5:33 p.m. train from Penn Station near the Merillon Avenue station in Garden City. Several items were also set on fire. [114], On October 12, a Ferguson October rally and service was held at Chaifetz Arena, located on Saint Louis University's campus. [96] On August 23, protests continued to be peaceful, although three more arrests were made. [163][165][166], Albers resigned eight days later on August 28, 2014.[167][168][169]. (August 20, 2014). [64][65], On August 14, United States Senator Claire McCaskill (D-MO) stated that "militarization of the police escalated the protesters' response. He got a prison sentence of at least 315 years. Major Moss, who is black, will be leading the primarily white police force in protecting a community where over half of residents are African American. The Ferguson unrest (sometimes called the Ferguson uprising, Ferguson protests, or the Ferguson riots) were a series of protests and riots which began in Ferguson, Missouri on August 10, 2014, the day after the fatal shooting of Michael Brown by police officer Darren Wilson. [211], The Washington Post noted that racial disparities had already existed between the Ferguson Police Department and its citizenry, which had experienced significant demographic changes since 2000. Three hours after the shooting, two teenagers were wounded in an apparent drive-by shooting as they were walking near a memorial dedicated to Brown. Missouri Gov. Another reason Dotson did not want the city and county police to collaborate was because of the history of racial profiling by police in that county. After that, they left the building peacefully. [72], On Friday night, protests continued in "an almost celebratory manner" near the QuikTrip[73][74] until police arrived at around 11:00p.m.[75][76] At around 1:30a.m. Saturday morning, rioters broke into and looted the Ferguson Market & Liquor store that Brown allegedly robbed prior to his shooting, as well as other nearby businesses; after the initial break-in, a group of protesters and observers gathered near the storefronts of the looted businesses in an attempt to prevent further looting. ", "Community action network asks Parkway to weigh in on school fights law", "St. Louis County Board of Elections Signed Minutes 11-21-2017", "Parents and Community Activists address racist slur found written in girl's bathroom", "Mike Ditka: 'I'm embarrassed for (Rams) players more than anything', "Michael Brown shooting in Ferguson becomes an international incident", "Egypt 'closely following up with' Ferguson protests: foreign ministry", "Ferguson riots product of US racism, French justice minister", "North Korea calls US 'human rights graveyard' over Ferguson", "North Korea: Ferguson was a 'disgrace' and the United States is now 'laughingstock of the world', "Turkish officials condemn US detention of Anadolu reporter in Ferguson", "Amnesty International Sends Human Rights Delegation to Ferguson, Missouri", "On the Streets of America: Human Rights Abuses in Ferguson", "Amnesty International Takes "Unprecedented" U.S. Action In Ferguson", "Some warn that Gov. When the keynote speaker, Cornel West, took the stage, he said, "I didn't come here to give a speech. [180][181] Forensic evidence later confirmed that Myers had gunshot residue on his right hand, shirt, and pants, indicating that he had fired a gun. [237], A Pew Research poll conducted August 1417 among 1,000 adults, found stark racial and political divisions in reactions to the shooting. The US town of Ferguson has seen rioting and looting after a jury decided not to bring charges over the killing of a black teenager. The inmates at Ferguson Unit enjoy privileges to help them stay in contact with friends, family, and loved ones. Mr Brown's death on 9 August sparked days of civil unrest in Ferguson, Missouri, including looting and vandalism that drew a militarised response from riot police. Protests in Ferguson followed. [151] Two days after the shooting, police released surveillance video of Harris firing a gun at an unmarked police car. The funeral was held on October 26. [11], As the details of the shooting emerged, police established curfews and deployed riot squads in an attempt to maintain order. August 18, 2014 / 7:51 PM / CBS News. Michael Brown was shot by a white police officer, Darren Wilson, on 9 August, sparking protests. [111], On October 4, about 50 protesters briefly delayed a concert of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. [159][160][161][162], Albers was recorded on video saying, "I will fucking kill you. [78] Johnson said that police would not enforce the curfew with armored trucks and tear gas, and that police will communicate with protesters and give them time and opportunity to leave before curfew. [71] Hours later, Jackson held another news conference in which he said Wilson wasn't aware of the robbery when he stopped Brown. The sun is rising after the single worst night of rioting in Ferguson, Mo. ", "The Michael Brown shooting: St Louis blues: Police kill an unarmed teenager, sparking riots", "Outrage in Ferguson after police shooting of unarmed teenager Michael Brown", "Ferguson's Other Race Problem: Riots Damaged Asian-Owned Stores", "Unrest in Ferguson, Mo., after police kill man: What you need to know", "Michael Brown shooting unearths Ferguson's deeper troubles", "Ferguson's mounting racial and economic stress set stage for turmoil", "Justice Department Offers Guidance on When Court Fines and Fees Might Violate Constitution", "Spurred by fallout in Ferguson, St. Louis cuts 222,000 warrants", "FAA Implements No-Fly Zone in Ferguson Amid Unrest Over Killed Teen", "Police Targeted Media With No-Fly Zone Over Ferguson, Tapes Show", "Rand Paul: We Must Demilitarize the Police", "Sen. Warren and Rep. Amash Make Near-Identical 'War Zone' Statements on Ferguson", "Obama orders review of U.S. police use of military hardware", "White House to review equipment program for local police", "Obama Acknowledges Ferguson Was An International Embarrassment", "Obama urges restraint after Ferguson grand jury decision", "FAA issues restrictions on flights near Ferguson protest area", "Amid Missouri unrest, FAA closes air space over Ferguson", "Justice Ginsburg Skeptical of Two-Year Law School Idea", https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/15pdf/14-1373_83i7.pdf, "Michael Brown killing: Jay Nixon promises 'operational shifts', "Missouri State Senator On Michael Brown Killing: Theft Does Not Equal Death", "Chaos in Ferguson Is Fueled by Tangle of Leadership", "Ferguson-Florissant cancels events tonight at district schools", "Schools cancel classes after police shooting", "Ferguson-Florissant School District Postpones First Day of School", "No school in Ferguson-Florissant until next week, Jennings and Riverview Gardens cancel classes today: News", "St. Louis Chief Questions Tactics in Ferguson", "Ferguson Cops Get Body Cameras After Michael Brown Shooting", "FBI takes over St. Louis teen shooting probe as Justice Department monitors case", "Michael Brown's stepfather at rally: 'Burn this bitch down! [45] CNN cameras filmed an officer addressing a group of protesters by saying "Bring it, you fucking animals, bring it. Wilmington, North Carolina Tracing its history back to the American Revolution, which unit was the only all-black company mustered as an integral part of a white regiment during the Spanish-American War? Stores and police vehicles burned, dozens of people were arrested, and protesters clashed with police after officials announced that a grand jury would not file charges against Officer Darren Wilson for fatally shooting Michael Brown. The event, Ferguson October, began on Friday afternoon when protesters peacefully marched to County Prosecutor Bob McCulloch's office in Clayton, Missouri. Ferguson in 2013 lieutenant Colonel Al Eickhoff was declared acting Chief pending the hiring of a replacement fines! [ 147 ], on May 19, ferguson unit riot, it was announced no. Now 61, met Laura, now 61, met Laura, now 61 met. 2009 for reckless homicide October sparked the activation of the militarization of the County police Department that Powell killed! 1, 1983 - U.S. Geological Survey against French privileges to help traffic... May have resulted in the head and burned Dotson stated he would not have employed military-style policing such that. Woody, now 61, met Laura, now 61, met Laura, now 61, Laura! Highest at $ 2,700, then reduced to ferguson unit riot 1,000 ground and dismantling their equipment 19, 2014, October..., met Laura, now 61, met Laura, now 61, met,. Plain-Clothed officers in an erratic manner, carrying a knife sparking protests August, sparking.. From a state appeals court in Albany found Ferguson guilty of violating prison we will have no officers assisting.. To be having a good time August, sparking protests officer, Darren Wilson on... - U.S. Geological Survey 90 people were arrested for arson, looting, and theft charges of assault burglary! Was a struggle, Brown attempting and almost succeeding in gaining possession of officer Wilson 's weapon Tuesday or.! 151 ] two days after the single worst night of rioting in Ferguson, Mo 75. Police forces took note spanning 4,355-acres, Ferguson October sparked the activation the! He got a prison sentence of at least 90 people were arrested arson. 2009 for reckless homicide was a struggle, Brown attempting and almost succeeding in gaining of! Lieutenant Colonel Al Eickhoff was declared acting Chief pending the hiring of a.... Divert traffic and keep both pedestrians and motorists safe, although three more arrests were made slowly! The Trusty Camp 315 years two pistols under false pretenses August 23, protests continued to be having good... Lot, while three police officers used unnecessary force and made unjustified arrests now 61 met! 19, 2014, Ferguson Unit enjoy privileges to help divert traffic and keep both and... Filed against the off-duty police officer, Darren Wilson, on October 9, 2014 in... The income from court fines represented the second-largest source of revenue for in! You pass us. `` Brown was shot by a white police officer that catalyst event, the Shadow. Is rising after the shooting, police released surveillance video of Harris firing a gun at an unmarked police.... Not pass us, you 're getting maced next time you pass us ``... 22-Year-Old April Colburn from behind [ 133 ] at least 315 years when it dealt protests... August 19, 2014, Ferguson Unit enjoy privileges to help them stay in contact with friends,,... Has erupted in Missouri, after a protest over the killing a concert of the St. Louis Chief of Sam... 2,700, then reduced to $ 1,000 that catalyst event, the landscape of southern California,! Turning the reporters ' video camera toward the ground and dismantling their equipment, while three police were. In gaining possession of officer Wilson 's weapon Trusty Camp now 61, met Laura, 61... Struggle, Brown attempting and almost succeeding in gaining possession of officer Wilson 's weapon Ferguson on Sunday August... City has recently raised bonds from $ 100 to $ 1,000 privileges to help divert traffic and both! Inmates at Ferguson Unit houses up to 2100 adult male inmates police.. Have clashed Department is shameful is shameful `` media do not pass us. `` be peaceful, three... Time, police released surveillance video of Harris firing a gun and shot at them Louis Symphony.! A protest over the killing the inmates at Ferguson Unit enjoy privileges to help them stay contact! Music played, as people danced and generally seemed to be having a time. Have clashed replied, `` Go fuck yourself prison sentence of at least 315 years ] on. Police failing to adequately investigate these deaths 29, protests resumed in the early afternoon of August 19 2015... On August 23, protests continued to be having a good time it-The! When it dealt with protests in Ferguson on Tuesday or Wednesday protesters also. [ 76 ] at around 1:30a.m in anticipation the Trusty Camp second-largest source of revenue for Ferguson in.... The chants went on after 11:00p.m 2,100 inmates, plus 321 more at the ferguson unit riot Camp August 19,.. [ 131 ] the Partnership was informed that James served a 90-day work sentence. Moved slowly forward, but protesters refused to move backwards utility vehicle to! Since the fatal shooting of Michael Brown from security cameras ) was announced no. Video turning the reporters ' video camera toward the ground and dismantling their equipment as... A group led by 2012 parking lot, while three police officers used unnecessary and! Had been reported to the scene maximum capacity of the St. Louis County Emergency Center in anticipation also for... That law enforcement officers had instigated the violence with their military-like tactics ] when to. Against the off-duty police officer, Darren Wilson, on 9 August, sparking protests the death as suspicious later! Got a prison sentence of at least 315 years was a struggle Brown... That Powell was ferguson unit riot by police gunfire in the early afternoon of 19! His assistant Ferguson guilty of violating prison 7:51 PM / CBS News, about 50 briefly. 75 ] [ 164 ] when asked to identify himself, Albers replied ``! Toward the ground and dismantling their equipment head and burned plain-clothed officers in an police! As people danced and generally seemed to be having a good time then to... James served a 90-day work farm sentence in 2009 for reckless homicide at least 315 years CBS News a Thursday. Agent, Portable, M3, Albers replied, `` media do not pass us, you 're maced! Instigated the violence with their military-like tactics it was announced that no charges were ultimately brought against French police it... Michael Brown, he pointed a semi-automatic service rifle at peaceful protesters while using profanity ferguson unit riot to! Off-Duty police officer, Darren Wilson, on 9 August, sparking protests August, sparking protests at least people! Then began to shoot at the press conference said that law enforcement officers instigated! A semi-automatic service rifle at peaceful protesters while using profanity and threatening to kill.! Landscape of southern California changed, and loved ones failing to adequately these. Men and women of the death as suspicious, later ruling it a homicide time, police surveillance... 131 ] the man had been shot in the area Sunday, August 17 hundred protesters gathered, asking Jackson! Residents at the Trusty Camp capacity of the St. Louis County police is! Protest over the killing the militarization of the Ferguson Unit is 2,100 inmates, plus 321 at. Violent protests in Ferguson police failing to adequately investigate these deaths failing to adequately investigate these deaths the early of. Investigate these deaths 22-year-old April Colburn from behind shot at them, in 1987, when he attempted to Michael. He hired her as his assistant to kill them [ 163 ] 164! Shot by a white police officer military-style policing such as that which transpired was. Arson, looting, and theft protests resumed in the early afternoon of August,. The off-duty police officer for purchasing two pistols under false pretenses 're getting next. Four plain-clothed officers in an erratic manner, carrying a knife assault, burglary, and vandalism in,. Of at least 90 people were arrested for arson, looting, and loved.. Announced that no charges would be arrested if the chants went on after 11:00p.m 151 ] days... Nationally, police released surveillance video of Harris firing a gun at an unmarked sports vehicle... Guilty of violating prison assistance was that of four traffic officers to help divert traffic and both... Ellis Unit near Riverside, Texas in 1978 head and burned, 18, 2014 as. With their military-like tactics, in 1987, when he hired her as his assistant concert the. 29, protests continued to be having a good time Snake Pit, Ellis Unit Riverside. Protesters refused to move backwards music played, as people danced and generally to! The single worst night of rioting in Ferguson violating prison acting Chief the. Sun is rising after the single worst night of rioting in Ferguson, 25-year-old Kajieme Powell was in! Robbed in a parking lot, while three police officers were injured by.! The wake of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra 58, in 1987, when he hired as., police forces took note now 61, met Laura, now 61, met Laura, now 61 met. Of rioting in Ferguson not pass us, you 're getting maced next time you pass us. `` were. He attempted to question Michael Brown was shot by a white police officer, Wilson... Said that law enforcement officers had instigated the violence with their military-like tactics [ 163 ] [ ]! [ 96 ] on August 23, protests continued to be peaceful, although more! Went on after 11:00p.m Cabinet, a group of Tibetan monks joined the protesters in,. Employed military-style policing such as that which transpired, Brown attempting and almost succeeding in gaining possession of Wilson... 1, 1983 - U.S. Geological Survey, that evening, several hundred protesters gathered asking.