Protester charged at Ferguson officer in videos, critically injuring him

In Ferguson, Missouri, a horrific incident occurred during a demonstration marking the 10th anniversary of Michael Brown’s fatal shooting. Body camera and surveillance footage released by the police showed a man, identified as Elijah Gantt, charging at officer Travis Brown and knocking him to the ground, resulting in a severe head injury for the officer. Gantt, who was already charged with assault, was also charged with fourth-degree assault for allegedly kicking another officer in the head. The incident sparked outrage and condemnation from the police chief, Troy Doyle, who stated that such violent acts are unacceptable. The community has been critical of the police department since Michael Brown’s death in 2014, but Doyle emphasized that the department has made efforts to address community concerns, such as providing body cameras for officers and training in implicit bias and crisis-intervention. The officer involved in Brown’s death no longer works for the department, and Brown was described as the type of officer Ferguson needs, who wanted to make a positive impact in the community. Gantt’s actions were condemned as unacceptable, and charges were brought against him and others involved in the incident, including property damage, resisting arrest, and assault. The police chief highlighted the need for unity and cooperation in order to address issues and prevent such violence from occurring in the future.

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