Ferguson: Peaceful Night Derailed as Protesters Throw Bottles; 47 Arrested

 By 
Brian Ries
 on 
Ferguson: Peaceful Night Derailed as Protesters Throw Bottles; 47 Arrested
People march Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2014, during a rally for Michael Brown, who was killed by police Aug. 9 in Ferguson, Mo. Credit: Charlie Riedel

Mashable is following the latest from Ferguson, where protesters and police are squaring off over the killing of 18-year-old Michael Brown. See Monday's live coverage here.

3 things you need to know on Tuesday, Aug. 19:

Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon calls for "vigorous prosecution" in Michael Brown's death.

St. Louis County police said they arrested 47 people overnight, seized three guns.

U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder sends message to Ferguson; grand jury to convene Wednesday.

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

[View the story "Ferguson Live Thread, Con't" on Storify]Ferguson Live Thread, Con'tMashable continues to track the developments in Ferguson, Mo. following the shooting of unarmed black teenager Michael Brown.Storified by Mashable· Tue, Aug 19 2014 17:25:17

The biggest stories of the day delivered to your inbox.
These newsletters may contain advertising, deals, or affiliate links. By clicking Subscribe, you confirm you are 16+ and agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Thanks for signing up. See you at your inbox!