Heavily-armed members of a controversial right-wing "patriot" group
added an extra dose of unease to protests in Ferguson, Missouri, early
Tuesday.
The Oath Keepers organization
says its members — all former military, police and first responders —
pledge to "defend the Constitution against all enemies, foreign and
domestic."
However, St. Louis County Police Chief Jon Belmar described their presence as "both unnecessary and inflammatory."
Protesters and police confirmed that a handful
of Oath Keepers with what appeared to be assault rifles, bulletproof
vest and camouflage gear were seen early Tuesday on the streets of
Ferguson, which was under a state of emergency following demonstrations pegged to the anniversary of Michael Brown's death.
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