Kansas City, Mo. -- Police officers used a flash bang device and tear gas to disperse a crowd of protestors Saturday night on the Country Club Plaza.
Kansas City Police say they took aggressive measures after groups of people became violent. Some looting also took place, according to police.
Jackson County Deputies are assisting KCPD near the Plaza. Praying for all. @kcpolice @JCSheriffOffice @JacksonCountyMO pic.twitter.com/k3WZGDixye
— Darryl Forte' (@sheriffforte) May 31, 2020
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson activated National Guard troops and the Missouri State Highway Patrol to help control crowds in Kansas City and other locations in the state.
Patrol cars from the Missouri State Highway Patrol were seen flowing into the County Club Plaza just before 11 p.m. Saturday night. Gov. Mike Parson has declared a state of emergency due to civil unrest. https://t.co/ZzvCni21PH #KansasCityprotest pic.twitter.com/tPE5JDM2Ba
— KMBC (@kmbc) May 31, 2020





