2 Shot, Arrests Made During Demonstrations in Ferguson

Active demonstrations played out in Ferguson overnight, leading to two people being shot in separate shootings and at least two people being arrested.

Authorities said the first shooting occurred near the intersection of West Florissant and Canfield. {snip}

St. Louis Alderman Antonio French, who was on the scene, said another person was shot in the neck on Canfield Drive around 12:20 a.m. {snip}

Witnesses said some protesters threw rocks at officers and briefly blocked the street. Cars were seen doing donuts along West Florissant.

News 4’s Matt Sczesny said shots were also fired at other times throughout the night. Fires were also set in the streets throughout the night but they appeared to be contained.

Around 1:40 Wednesday morning, a Mobil, located on West Florissant, was looted for the third time since the shooting of Michael Brown. At least five suspects have been arrested in connection with the looting, police said.

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