Ferguson police officer shot in arm after interrupting attempted burglary
Authorities responded to a call for an officer shot in north St. Louis County late Saturday night.
St. Louis County Police reported a male police officer from Ferguson was doing routine patrol when he interrupted a burglary at a business. The officer was shot in the bicep and is expected to be okay, however, an official condition has not been released.
Officers described the suspect as a slender, black man with dredlocks. West Florissant Road from I-270 to Chambers has been closed as police search for suspects. Reports indicate the suspect fled on foot. K9 officers and police helicopters are canvassing the area.
A police staging area has been set-up around the area of West Florissant and Stein. Multiple police departments are responding to the scene.
The suspect — Suspect described at a black male with dreadlocks, 5’11”, wearing dark clothing.
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Ferguson is a mess and as long as they continue to give in to the rioters it will keep getting worse.
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