Ferguson police subdue and arrest Elijah Gant on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, in the Andy Wurm Tire & Wheels parking lot after protests turned to turmoil on the 10th anniversary of Michael Brown's death at a gathering of several of the original protesters outside the police headquarters.
Christian Gooden, Post-Dispatch
FERGUSON — Two people were arrested Friday night at the police station here after protests turned turbulent on the anniversary of the police shooting of Black teen Michael Brown 10 years ago.
Police said they expected more arrests on Saturday after officers review footage from the night.
Friday night started off as a reunion. Around 40 people gathered in front of the Ferguson police headquarters, drank beer, ate food, and filled the street. Traffic was diverted to make room.
Many there had protested 10 years ago on the same street, South Florissant Road.
Police spokeswoman Pat Washington said they expected the protest to be peaceful. They had two police cars on either side of the street, and protesters did not fight with police early in the evening.
“We wanted to give peaceful protesters the space to do so,†Washington said Saturday morning.
Around midnight, however, at least five protesters tried to knock down part of the fence surrounding the police station, leading to the arrests.Â
Protesters rock the gate outside the Ferguson police department Friday, triggering subsequent arrests on the 10th anniversary of Michael Brown's death. A Ferguson officer is now in critical condition after a fall during arrests.
Christian Gooden
Elijah Gantt, who was arrested later, said he was not disappointed by the turn out.
“It only takes one person to touch other people when you believe in something big,†he said.
Washington said the department is still trying to make arrests and review footage to decide the charges.
“There will be others,†she said Saturday.
Photos: Ferguson police clash with protesters late Friday
A woman is attended to by paramedics as police form a barrier between them and protesters on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, after demonstrations turned to a clash with a couple of arrests outside the police department on the 10th anniversary of Michael Brown's death.
Christian Gooden, Post-Dispatch
Protesters dismantle and remove a portion of a newly-installed gate on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, before their actions prompted arrests late on the 10th anniversary of Michael Brown's death at a gathering of several of the original protesters.
Christian Gooden, Post-Dispatch
Protesters tussle with Ferrguson police on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, after demonstrations turned to turmoil with a couple of arrests outside the police department on the 10th anniversary of Michael Brown's death at a gathering of several of the original protesters. Demonstrators removed a piece of the newly-installed gate that surrounds the department.
Christian Gooden, Post-Dispatch
Ferguson police subdue and arrest Elijah Gant on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, in the Andy Wurm Tire & Wheels parking lot after protests turned to turmoil on the 10th anniversary of Michael Brown's death at a gathering of several of the original protesters outside the police headquarters.
Christian Gooden, Post-Dispatch
Protesters lash out verbally at Ferguson police on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, after protests turned to turmoil with a couple of arrests outside the police department on the 10th anniversary of Michael Brown's death at a gathering of several of the original protesters.
Christian Gooden, Post-Dispatch
Protesters lash out verbally at Ferguson police on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, after protests turned to turmoil with a couple of arrests outside the police department on the 10th anniversary of Michael Brown's death at a gathering of several of the original protesters.
Christian Gooden, Post-Dispatch
Ferguson police arrest Elijah Gantt outside the Ferguson police department on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, after protests turned to turmoil on the 10th anniversary of Michael Brown’s death at a gathering of several of the original protesters.
Christian Gooden, Post-Dispatch
Angelique Kidd, who protested daily in Ferguson in 2014, joins other protesters outside the Ferguson police department on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, on the 10th anniversary of Michael Brown's death during a gathering of several of the original demonstrators.
Christian Gooden, Post-Dispatch
Elijah Gant leads a chant outside the Ferguson police department on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, on the 10th anniversary of Michael Brown's death during a gathering of several of the original protesters.
Christian Gooden, Post-Dispatch
Cal Brown, the wife of Michael Brown, Sr., gets a lift to her car from family member Triniya’ Walker, during a four-mile march from Normandy to Ferguson on the tenth anniversary of Michael Brown being shot to death by a Ferguson police officer, on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024.
Robert Cohen, Post-Dispatch
A motorcyclist, who declined to be identified, helps escort about 100 marchers from Normandy High School to Ferguson during a four-mile march on the tenth anniversary of Michael Brown being shot to death by a Ferguson police officer, on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024. The teen graduated from the school in 2014, months before being killed.
Robert Cohen, Post-Dispatch
Michael Brown, Sr., center, stands with marchers on Lucas-Hunt Road in Normandy as they take a break from a four-mile march to Ferguson on the tenth anniversary of his son Michael Brown being shot to death by a Ferguson police officer, on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024.
Robert Cohen, Post-Dispatch
Michael Brown, Sr., center, is joined by his wife Cal Brown, right, and activist Anthony Shahid, left, during a ceremony at the Canfield Drive memorial to his son Michael Brown on the tenth anniversary of the teen being shot to death by a Ferguson police officer, on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024.
Robert Cohen, Post-Dispatch
A box of butterflies were released in memory of Michael Brown during a ceremony at the Canfield Drive memorial on the tenth anniversary of the teen being shot to death by a Ferguson police officer, on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024.
Robert Cohen, Post-Dispatch
U.S. Rep. Cori Bush speaks beside activists Anthony Shahid, left, and Zaki Baruti at the Canfield Drive memorial to Michael Brown on the tenth anniversary of the teen being shot to death by a Ferguson police officer, on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024.
Robert Cohen, Post-Dispatch
Roses line the street along Canfield Drive in the newly named Renewal Heights Apartments in Ferguson, in memory of Michael Brown on the tenth anniversary of the teen being shot to death by a Ferguson police officer, on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024.
Robert Cohen, Post-Dispatch
The Michael Brown memorial on Canfield Drive is reflected in the glasses of his father Michael Brown, Sr., during a ceremony on the tenth anniversary of the teen being shot to death by a Ferguson police officer, on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024.
Robert Cohen, Post-Dispatch
Michael Brown, Sr. is joined by seated family members Trinetta Brown, right, and Bobbi Ann Atkins, 6, at the Canfield Drive memorial to his son and Trinetta’s brother Michael Brown on the tenth anniversary of the teen being shot to death by a Ferguson police officer, on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024.
Robert Cohen, Post-Dispatch
Cornell West speaks in front of a seated Michael Brown, Sr., at the Canfield Drive memorial to Brown’s son Michael Brown on the tenth anniversary of the teen being shot to death by a Ferguson police officer, on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024.
Robert Cohen, Post-Dispatch
Michael Brown, Sr. joins Anthony Shahid and others as they lay roses on Canfield Drive to remember Michael Brown on the tenth anniversary of him being shot to death by a Ferguson police officer, on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024.
Robert Cohen, Post-Dispatch
Marchers pass a furniture store on West Florissant Avenue in Ferguson on the tenth anniversary of the police killing of Michael Brown, on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024. For weeks the same street filled with protesters every night.
Robert Cohen, Post-Dispatch
Roland Garner, left, stands on his truck to pay respects to marchers walking from Normandy High School to Ferguson, a four-mile trip on the tenth anniversary of the police shooting of Michael Brown, on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024. Garner lived in Ferguson at the time and has since moved to St. Joseph. He came back for the event. “It was a long drive, but I’m here,†said Garner.
Robert Cohen, Post-Dispatch
Michael Brown, Sr. gets ready to march alongside activist Anthony Shahid, left, before about 100 people leave Normandy High School for a four-mile walk to Ferguson on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, the tenth anniversary of the police killing of Michael Brown. The teen graduated from Normandy in 2014, months before being shot dead in the street on Canfield Drive, the destination of the four-mile march.
Robert Cohen, Post-Dispatch
Michael Brown Sr., center, is joined Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, by seated family members Trinetta Brown and Bobbi Ann Atkins, 6, at the Canfield Drive memorial to his son Michael Brown Jr. on the 10th anniversary of Brown being fatally shot by a Ferguson police officer.Â
Robert Cohen, Post-Dispatch
About 100 marchers make their way down Lucas-Hunt Road headed for Ferguson on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, the tenth anniversary of the Ferguson police killing of Michael Brown.
Robert Cohen, Post-Dispatch
Shawn Boyd raises his fist as Clara Holmes visits with his niece Amour Young, as marchers pass his house on Lucas-Hunt Road on the tenth anniversary of the Ferguson police killing of Michael Brown, on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024.
Robert Cohen, Post-Dispatch
Charles Brooks leads a chant of “hands up, don’t shoot†as he marches with about 100 people on the tenth anniversary of the Ferguson police killing of Michael Brown on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024.
Robert Cohen, Post-Dispatch
Michael Brown, Sr., center, shields his wife Cal Brown from the sun as they join more than 100 marchers on Lucas-Hunt Road after leaving Normandy High School on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, the tenth anniversary of the Ferguson police killing of Brown’s teenage son Michael Brown. The teen graduated from Normandy in 2014, months before being shot dead in the street on Canfield Drive, the destination of the four-mile march.
Robert Cohen, Post-Dispatch
Michael Brown, Sr., center, joins more than 100 marchers on Lucas-Hunt Road after leaving Normandy High School on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, the tenth anniversary of the Ferguson police killing of his son Michael Brown. The teen graduated from Normandy in 2014, months before being shot dead in the street on Canfield Drive, the destination of the four-mile march.
Robert Cohen, Post-Dispatch
Tammy Dotson, right, and Margaret Jones, cry after a moment of silence for Michael Brown during a march from Normandy High to the site where the teen was killed ten years ago on Canfield Drive in Ferguson, on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024. The women belong to the “Mothers of Angelsâ€, a group for those who lost children to violence.
Robert Cohen, Post-Dispatch
More than 200 people gather around the memorial on Canfield Drive in Ferguson on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, where Michael Brown was killed by a police officer ten years ago. The apartments, formerly known as Canfield Green, is now called Renewal Heights.
Robert Cohen, Post-Dispatch
Michael Brown, Sr. joins more than 100 marchers on Lucas-Hunt Road after leaving Normandy High School on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, the tenth anniversary of the Ferguson police killing of his son Michael Brown. The teen graduated from Normandy in 2014, months before being shot dead in the street on Canfield Drive, the destination of the four-mile march.
Robert Cohen, Post-Dispatch
Clara Holmes hold a portrait of Michael Brown as she joins more than 100 marchers on Lucas-Hunt Road after leaving Normandy High School on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, the tenth anniversary of the Ferguson police killing of Michael Brown. The teen graduated from Normandy in 2014, months before being shot dead in the street on Canfield Drive, the destination of the four-mile march.
Robert Cohen, Post-Dispatch
Lezley McSpadden-Head visits the grave her son Michael Brown at Saint Peter’s Cemetery in Normandy on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024. Friday was the 10th anniversary of Michael Brown being shot and killed on Canfield Drive by Ferguson Police officer Darren Wilson. She says she prefers to have a quiet day to remember her son on the anniversary of his death.
David Carson, Post-Dispatch
People including Michael Brown Sr., second from right, lead the "All Roads Lead to Ferguson" march from Normandy High School on the 10th anniversary of Michael Brown Jr.'s death in Ferguson on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024. Photo by Allie Schallert, aschallert@post-dispatch.com
Allie Schallert, Post-Dispatch
People including Michael Brown Sr., left, lead the "All Roads Lead to Ferguson" march from Normandy High School on the 10th anniversary of Michael Brown Jr.'s death in Ferguson on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024. Photo by Allie Schallert, aschallert@post-dispatch.com
Allie Schallert, Post-Dispatch
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