Progressive activists took to Twitter to react to the shooting of two Ferguson, Mo., police officers. Reactions ranged from paranoid conspiracy theories to celebration.
Ask yourself this question. On what may have been the most victorious day in 7 months for protestors, WHO would like to trash the momentum?
— Shaun King (@ShaunKing) March 12, 2015
I find it peculiar that on the day the Chief of Police resigned, in front of dozens of officers, 2 were shot, and nobody saw the shooter.
— Shaun King (@ShaunKing) March 12, 2015
Who benefits the most by taking the attention from police corruption & resignations to injured officers?
— Shaun King (@ShaunKing) March 12, 2015
Where were the 3-5 spent shell casings from last night's shooting in Ferguson found? Does anyone have footage of them being found?
— Shaun King (@ShaunKing) March 12, 2015
Clearly law enforcement were confused as where the shots came from. Blaming the #Ferguson protesters is the path of least resistance.
— Dr. Matt (@DrMatthew) March 12, 2015
I don't condone violence, but is there any difference shooting an un-armed man and shooting 2 police officers? 1 skin color 1 job #Ferguson
— Weeseabee (@weeseabee) March 12, 2015
you shot a young unarmed black man in a predominantly black community and expect no retaliation? #BlackLivesMatter #Ferguson
— Tyler Perez (@TyleeerPereez16) March 12, 2015
Two #FergusonPD officers getting shot doesn't outweigh YEARS OF RACISM AND MURDER against black bodies. Just doesn't. #Ferguson
— TheKorTurn (@TheKorTurn) March 12, 2015
Now you will have a police state. Nice going #Ferguson. You are building nazi germany USA
— Bill Crowley #47 (@billcrowley3rd) March 12, 2015
#Ferguson PD are going to be quick to use the shooting of those officers as a scapegoat to end all the hard work the protesters have done
— sidd (@Sleazyweasleys) March 12, 2015
Two #Ferguson officers were allegedly shot by protesters. I'm curious how many black bodies were harmed over the years by #FergusonPD hmmmmm
— V. Coleman, Jr. (@VOC_Jr) March 12, 2015
Had #DarrenWilson being indicted for the assassination of #MikeBrown , #Ferguson would have been a more peaceful place
— RAA (@muendomuindi) March 12, 2015
They are not policemen. AND until they are weeded out, treat them like public enemy number one. Kill them, before they kill you. #ferguson
— We Can Do This (@YagirlSlimShady) March 12, 2015
FACT: There is no evidence that #Ferguson protestors shot those cops. NONE!
— Terrell J. Starr (@Russian_Starr) March 12, 2015
Another thing is that we need public officials and elders to stop telling protesters to be "peaceful." Tell the cops that for once, please.
— Terrell J. Starr (@Russian_Starr) March 12, 2015
I see racists tweeting under Blue Lives Matter. Bet none of them read the #FergusonReport that could've been titled "BlackLivesDONTMatter."
— Terrell J. Starr (@Russian_Starr) March 12, 2015
NYPD blamed the cop shootings on protesters. They were wrong. In #Ferguson, protesters are being blamed for the shootings. So far, WRONG.
— Terrell J. Starr (@Russian_Starr) March 12, 2015
Respectable Negros will appear on CNN telling #Ferguson protesters to be peaceful in 5, 4, 3, 2, …
— Terrell J. Starr (@Russian_Starr) March 12, 2015
Don't blame the victim, blame the oppressor #Ferguson
— VodkST★R® Dez Nado (@Deznado) March 12, 2015
After the #Ferguson Report let's see how much INTEGRITY officers have and if they will admit the shots DIDN'T come from the protesters?!
— Justice4All (@CajunReign) March 12, 2015
I would BET that the person who shot 2 P.O. in #Ferguson were paid koch snipers
— Joyce Jeffries (@MsRock4Ever) March 12, 2015
I bet white supremacists shot the #Ferguson officers, the night #ChiefJackson resigns of all nights?i don't believe in coincidence
— Bassem Masri (@bassem_masri) March 12, 2015