Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has declared a state of emergency and activated the National Guard in anticipation of potential protests, citing unrest elsewhere. This move allows the Adjutant General to deploy troops to aid law enforcement if needed.

Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe announced that he has activated the Missouri National Guard in response to civil unrest across the United States.

Mike Kehoe’s order triggers a state of emergency due to civil unrest, even as no evidence existed of riots or other widespread violence in Missouri.