OPS0620005

INCIDENT REPORT: !IR_MO_CVU_02_2014_08_10
NEMIS NUMBER (IF APPROPRIATE): N/A
INCIDENT OCCURRENCE DATE AND TIME: 08/10/2014 (2200 CDT)
INCIDENT REPORT DATE AND TIME: 08/11/2014 0500 CDT)
REPORTING UNIT/ORG: FEMA/Region VII RWC
TYPE OF INCIDENT: CIVIL UNREST
SOURCE OF INFORMATION: Various Open Source News Media; Local, National and International
SUMMARY:
Throughout the night multiple reports of various types of civil unrest took place in Ferguson, MO. An area,
approximately 5 by 3 miles, has been the focal point of rioting, looting and extensive vandalism. What started out with
peaceful gatherings and candlelight vigils soon turned into a very contentious situation. The specific genesis of last
night’s violence is still undetermined at this time. The gatherings morphed into a riotous mob that began to confront
authorities and become unruly. Authorities at that time began to request additional resources (neighboring agencies)
and support. As the night progressed multiple stores were looted and vandalized. A QuikTrip store was set on fire, an
ATM was burglarized, and many other stores (over a dozen by my count) in the local area were broken into looted,
vandalized and robbed. Some of the affected stores mentioned in the media; Wal-mart, Zisser Tires, Taco Bell, Family
Dollar Stores, JC Wireless, Advance Auto Supply, just to name a few. Many arrests have already been made but the
situation is still active. It was reported that tear gas was deployed to disperse some of the crowds. Some accounts of
gunfire were reported as well. An undetermined number of civilian injuries have been reported via different media
sources; the number and scope of those injured has not been confirmed. An undetermined number of gunfire reports
were received throughout the night, no reports were received that gunfire caused any injuries. Two police officers were
reported to have been injured; neither were life threatening, nor were they hospitalized. The Mayor of Ferguson
reported receiving death threats via social media, phone calls and emails. Also via social media, the anarchist group
‘Anonymous’ was credited with hacking the City of Ferguson’s website and crashing it.
(See map below. )
BACKGROUND:
An 18 year old male was shot and killed Saturday by a police officer of the Ferguson, MO. Police Department. The
incident happened in a roadway Saturday afternoon near the Canfield Green Apartments in the 2900 block of Canfield.
The victim was reported to be unarmed. Over the past couple of days large, emotionally charged crowds have gathered
at the scene of the incident. Ferguson, MO., Police called for assistance from St. Louis County and nearby municipalities.
Reports of vandalism, looting and unruly crowds have since been reported. Law Enforcement has responded with
additional assistance and Tactical teams in riot gear. Tension between the local populace and police continue and has
the potential to escalate The U.S. Department of Justice is reported to be monitoring the investigation of this incident.
This incident is getting attention from the organizations such as the NAACP and the National Action Network.
Ferguson, Missouri is a city in St. Louis County, Missouri. The population was 21,203 as of the 2010 census. Ferguson is
located approximately 13 miles NNW of St. Louis, MO.
LOCAL/STATE ACTIONS:
At this time the Missouri State EOC is not activated; the Duty Officer is monitoring.
FEDERAL ACTIONS/FOLLOW-UP:

The RRCC is currently at Level 4 – Watch/Steady State; the RWC is 24/7. There have been no requests for
Federal or FEMA assistance.

 OPS0620006

WebEOC Event ID: N/A

Above is a graphic representation of last night’s events; this information was compiled from open sources and social
media.
https://mapsengine.google.com/map/embed?mid=zQXCU9jTCWt8.k AxWZwk4ODM

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