The governor of Missouri on Thursday declared a state of emergency and activated the state’s National Guard over possible riots and protests following unrest in Los Angeles over the past week.
Republican Gov. Mike Kehoe said he had declared a state of emergency due to civil unrest and called on officials in the state to activate portions of the National Guard to “protect life and property.”
“We respect, and will defend, the right to peacefully protest, but we will not tolerate violence or lawlessness in our state,” his statement said.
“While other states may wait for chaos to ensue, the State of Missouri is taking a proactive approach in the event that assistance is needed to support local law enforcement in protecting our citizens and communities.”…