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Police on Hunt for Suspects in Ferguson, Hundreds Gather to Pray

© REUTERS / Jim Young A protestor shouts during a demonstration outside the Ferguson Police Department in Ferguson, Missouri, March 12, 2015
A protestor shouts during a demonstration outside the Ferguson Police Department in Ferguson, Missouri, March 12, 2015 - Sputnik International
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Police are still searching for the suspects who shot at two police officers during protests in Ferguson early on Thursday; the two officers were released from a local hospital as hundreds gathered for a candlelight vigil and prayer meeting.

The two police officers who were shot during the protests in Ferguson early on Thursday have been released from the hospital.

© AFP 2023 / MICHAEL B. THOMASProtestors demonstrate outside the Ferguson Police Department in Ferguson, Missouri on March 12, 2015
Protestors demonstrate outside the Ferguson Police Department in Ferguson, Missouri on March 12, 2015 - Sputnik International
Protestors demonstrate outside the Ferguson Police Department in Ferguson, Missouri on March 12, 2015

Police are still searching for the men who are suspected of shooting the law enforcement officers,; two US Representatives from Missouri have announced a $3,000 reward to those who can provide relevant information to help find those responsible.

© AP Photo / Jeff RobersonProtesters gather across the street from the Ferguson Police Department, Thursday, March 12, 2015, in Ferguson, Mo
Protesters gather across the street from the Ferguson Police Department, Thursday, March 12, 2015, in Ferguson, Mo - Sputnik International
Protesters gather across the street from the Ferguson Police Department, Thursday, March 12, 2015, in Ferguson, Mo

Meanwhile a crowd of more than 100 protesters, who appeared to be peaceful, gathered near the Ferguson, Missouri, police department on Thursday.

© Sputnik / Jim YoungProtestors hold a candle-light vigil outside the Ferguson Police Department in Ferguson, Missouri, March 12, 2015
Protestors hold a candle-light vigil outside the Ferguson Police Department in Ferguson, Missouri, March 12, 2015 - Sputnik International
Protestors hold a candle-light vigil outside the Ferguson Police Department in Ferguson, Missouri, March 12, 2015

Another group of religious leaders and demonstrators held a candlelight vigil and prayed not only for the wounded officers and their families, but for protesters and for the nation as a whole.

The Ferguson, Missouri authorities have called on the residents to keep the peace.

© REUTERS / Jim YoungA protestor wearing a Guy Fawkes mask holds a sign as demonstrators march through the streets of Ferguson, Missouri, March 12, 2015
A protestor wearing a Guy Fawkes mask holds a sign as demonstrators march through the streets of Ferguson, Missouri, March 12, 2015 - Sputnik International
A protestor wearing a Guy Fawkes mask holds a sign as demonstrators march through the streets of Ferguson, Missouri, March 12, 2015
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