Ferguson Declares State of Emergency on 1 Year Anniversary of Michael Brown's Death

On the one year anniversary of Darren Wilson killing unarmed teenager Michael Brown, the city of Ferguson has declared a state of emergency, transferring control police operations to the county level after a demonstration against police brutality was marred by gunfire.

The New York Times reports the city state of emergency was issued after details of a gun battle between a St. Louis resident named Tyrone Harris were made public.The incident resulted in the the hospitalization of Harris with serious injuries Sunday night.

"In light of last night's violence and unrest in the City of Ferguson, and the potential for harm to persons and property, I am exercising my authority as county executive to issue a state of emergency, effective immediately. The recent acts of violence will not be tolerated in a community that has worked so tirelessly over the last year to rebuild and become stronger. The time and investment in Ferguson and Dellwood will not be destroyed by a few that wish to violate the rights of others." the statement read in part.

Harris was charged with 10 different crimes as a result of the shoot out including four counts of assaulting police officers.

The shooting seemed to be unrelated to the protests and reportedly involved a gang confrontation. There were also two other shooting in the area, but away from the protests.

On Monday, a number of civil rights activists including Princeton professor Cornel West were arrested as they tried to deliver a list of demands to the United States Attorney for Eastern Missouri.

The arrests took place after the protesters planted themselves on the steps to the courthouse and refused to leave after receiving several warnings.