St. Louis Police: Arrest Made In Ferguson Police Shooting

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City of Ferguson Police Department

St. Louis Police: Arrest Made In Ferguson Police Shooting

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A policeman ducks under police line tape outside of the Ferguson, Missouri Police Department as daylight breaks after two policeman were shot during a protest in Ferguson, MIssouri on March 12, 2015. About 50 protesters gathered at the police department to celebrate the news that police chief Thomas Jackson had resigned. Two officers were hit as they stood guard outside of the police station. One officer was hit in the face, the other in the shoulder. Both are listed in serious condition but are expected to live. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI

FERGUSON, Mo., March 15 (UPI) — St. Louis Police said an arrest has been made in the shooting of two police officers in Ferguson, Mo. on Thursday.

“An arrest has been made in connection with the shooting of two police officers in #Ferguson. Thank you for your help. #saferstl,” the St.Louis police said in a tweet.

Police did not release details immediately about the arrest. A press conference is planned for Sunday afternoon.

The officers were shot as protests were breaking up early Thursday following the resignation of the police chief. Both were treated and released from a local hospital.

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