Clay, Cleaver Offer Reward for Arrest of Suspected Shooter of Police Officers in Ferguson, MO

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 12, 2015                                       

MEDIA CONTACT:

STEVEN ENGELHARDT (314) 504-4029 (CLAY)

JOHN JONES  202-225-4535  (CLEAVER)

Clay, Cleaver Offer Reward for Information Leading to Arrest of

Suspected Shooter of Police Officers in Ferguson, Mo

ST. LOUIS, MO – Congressman Wm. Lacy Clay (D) Missouri and Congressman Emanuel Cleaver (D) Missouri are offering a $3,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the person or persons responsible for the ambush shooting of two police officers outside of the Ferguson Police Department last night.

“I completely condemn the cowardly ambush of the brave officers who were wounded last night in Ferguson.” said Congressman Clay. “I ask everyone to join me in prayers for their swift recovery and for healing in our community. The path of violence does not lead to justice.”

“What happened in Ferguson last night was a terrible tragedy, and we cannot stand idly by as others transgress,” stated CongressmanCleaver.“We encourage anyone who has information to come forward.”

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