Police in Ferguson, Mo., were seen walking away from protesters earlier tonight, but we are now seeing reports that armored vehicles (the militarized vans that cop-bashers love to hate) are starting to move in.
All indications are that the police will use the heavy armored trucks to approach the protesters #Ferguson
— Shimon Prokupecz (@ShimonPro) August 17, 2014
Armored trucks are heading down the street. #Ferguson
— Joel D. Anderson (@byjoelanderson) August 17, 2014
Police have begun putting on their riot gear:
More police huddles. They're strapping on the riot gear. #Ferguson pic.twitter.com/XQkkW1SiIG
— Joel D. Anderson (@byjoelanderson) August 17, 2014
They are lining up, and have announced that protesters must disperse peacefully.
Police now lining up. it appears they're going to head towards protesters #ferguson pic.twitter.com/sAM4S7Pvni
— Shimon Prokupecz (@ShimonPro) August 17, 2014
Police: "you are violating a state imposed curfew. You must disperse peacefully or face arrest or other actions" pic.twitter.com/Kv9IKHtzdj
— Trymaine Lee (@trymainelee) August 17, 2014
"You must disperse immediately. You'll be subject to arrest and or other actions." #Ferguson pic.twitter.com/svKeTOVitc
— Joel D. Anderson (@byjoelanderson) August 17, 2014
Cops prepare to move in #ferguson pic.twitter.com/T7WCfpcVxN
— Ryan J. Reilly (@ryanjreilly) August 17, 2014
Now well over 200 police officers approaching protesters. #Ferguson pic.twitter.com/PwBAj2o788
— Shimon Prokupecz (@ShimonPro) August 17, 2014
Developing…