Mike Parson activated the National Guard on Thursday in response to the national unrest over the Breonna Taylor case in Kentucky. In a statement, Parson called the move a "proactive approach" and said the Missouri State Highway Patrol is also standing by in case its assistance is needed by local law enforcement agencies. “We fully support the right of citizens to peacefully protest and are committed to protecting that right. The former officer, Brett Hankison, was indicted on three counts of first-degree counts of wanton endangerment but not in Taylor's death. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPParson said his decision was made as a precautionary measure, despite no violent demonstrations having occurred in Missouri in response to the Taylor case.

Source: Fox News September 25, 2020 00:33 UTC