Yet more astounding, infuriating, and terrifying images from Ferguson, Missouri last night, where an alderman was arrested, journalists were arrested and tear gassed, and chaos ensued. Adam Weinstein at Gawker rounded up some of the best (worst), and we’ve added a few more:
Incredible image of protester engulfed by tear gas in #Ferguson tonight. via @stltoday. http://t.co/VJdlbtJeX0 pic.twitter.com/HXZyzrMIFq
— Jim Roberts (@nycjim) August 14, 2014
Happening now in #Ferguson https://t.co/D2YLVJpJqB
— Antonio French (@AntonioFrench) August 14, 2014
Gas cans and crackers being lobbed into people’s front gardens pic.twitter.com/tvEkVZoGtE
— Jon Swaine (@jonswaine) August 14, 2014
Incendiary, explosive devices deployed by police, harrowing images out of Ferguson http://t.co/41rUz26D0o pic.twitter.com/zmhvYCDLPp
— Josh Marshall (@joshtpm) August 14, 2014
My face after tear gas. Stinging, eyes watering. I’m not getting out of this car. #ferguson #mikebrown pic.twitter.com/ALIVdhzlXa
— Christina Coleman (@ChristinaKSDK) August 14, 2014
“Freedom of Press” #Ferguson pic.twitter.com/dVTKlDepXV
— Rich Porter (@AC_Hussle) August 14, 2014
Standoff between police and protesters continues in #Ferguson, Missouri http://t.co/CKFW2Ctg44 pic.twitter.com/eMLszNtgBn
— Circa (@Circa) August 14, 2014
“This is what the world is seeing, the world to which we strive to be an example.” http://t.co/iTn2V84t0S pic.twitter.com/eUP08OJf61
— The New Republic (@tnr) August 14, 2014
Video of journalists trying to escape from clouds of teargas in #Ferguson Wednesday night, via @ksdknews https://t.co/nDKolrbrKH
— Anonymous (@YourAnonNews) August 14, 2014