Another night engulfed with tear gas and fire as protests over Michael Brown's death by police shooting on August 9th continue to rage on. Reports of looting and police firing tear gas at angry demonstrators continue to emerge, with the St. Louis Police Department even arresting journalists. And as police officials refuse to name the officer who shot and killed Michael Brown, tensions only grow.
With so much news over Iraq, Israel/Gaza and other international conflicts around the globe, it's sometimes hard to remember that the U.S. can still be a hotbed for violent protests as well. Check out the powerful images from the St. Louis suburb that paint a troubling picture of a town that is being treated like a war zone.
August 13: A protester kicking a smoke grenade that had been fired at him by police. ( Jeff Roberson / AP)
August 13: A device deployed by police lands in the street. ( Jeff Roberson / AP)
August 13: A man peers through the haze of smoke during the clash between protesters and police. ( Jeff Roberson / AP)
August 13: A St. Louis County Police Department officer points his weapon at Ferguson protesters. ( Jeff Roberson / AP)
August 13: Police attempting to secure a street after facing protesters. ( Jeff Roberson / AP)
August 13: An explosive device fired by police soars through the air as they clash with protesters. ( Jeff Roberson / AP)
August 13: A man tries to calm down a group of protesters. ( Jeff Roberson / AP)
August 11: Police in riot gear approach a man with his hands raised over his head. ( Jeff Roberson / AP)
August 11: A mother holds her 6-year-old daughter while police stand guard. ( Jeff Roberson / AP)
August 13: Police trudge through a cloud of smoke . ( Jeff Roberson / AP)
August 13: A community activist tries to reason with a group of protesters. ( Jeff Roberson / AP)
August 13: A protester kicks back a smoke grenade fired at him by police. ( Jeff Roberson / AP)
August 13: A person runs through smoke deployed by police. ( Jeff Roberson / AP)
August 13: Police continue to advance through smoke ( Jeff Roberson / AP)
August 13: A small dog standing in front of police in riot gear. ( Jeff Roberson / AP)
A man takes measurements for windows of a Taco Bell that wasdamaged during riots and looting after the death of Michael Brown. (Sid Hastings / AP)