“Gov. Jay Nixon (D-Mo.) early Monday signed an executive order deploying the Missouri National Guard to “help restore peace and order and to protect the citizens” of Ferguson, Mo., after more violent clashes between police and protesters.
Nixon said he took the action following “coordinated” attacks on civilians and law enforcement.
“Tonight, a day of hope, prayers, and peaceful protests was marred by the violent criminal acts of an organized and growing number of individuals, many from outside the community and state, whose actions are putting the residents and businesses of Ferguson at risk,” he said.
Missouri Highway Patrol Capt. Ron Johnson told reporters that tear gas was used after shots were fired at officers and Molotov cocktails were hurled.”* The Young Turks host Cenk Uygur breaks it down.
*Read more here from Kyle Balluck / The Hill:
http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/215355-governor-deploys-national-guard-in-ferguson