Ferguson: At Least 2 People Shot, 31 Arrested During Chaotic Night of Protests

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Ferguson: At Least 2 People Shot, 31 Arrested During Chaotic Night of Protests
Police in Ferguson Monday night attempted to control demonstrators protesting the killing of teenager Michael Brown. Credit: Scott Olson/Getty Images

Mashable is following the latest from Ferguson, where protesters and police squared off this week over the killing of 18-year-old Michael Brown.

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Capt. Ron Johnson of the Missouri Highway Patrol says at least 2 people were shot, and 31 were arrested.

Media forced to leave Ferguson and W. Florissant early Tuesday, after St. Louis County police chief said shots were fired.

Police cracked down on protests late Monday night, launching smoke bombs, tear gas and flash bangs at the crowd.

REPORTERS IN FERGUSON, Mo.: Amanda Wills (@amandawills), Ashley Codianni (@AshleyCodianni) | EDITORS IN NEW YORK, SAN FRANCISCO, TORONTO: Brian Ries (@moneyries), Jonathan Ellis (@jonathanellis), Kate Sommers-Dawes (@ekatesd), Anita Li (@neeeda)

[View the story "Ferguson Live Thread" on Storify]Ferguson Live ThreadMashable covers the latest from Ferguson, Mo. Storified by Mashable· Mon, Aug 18 2014 14:18:50

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