St.Louis Couple Who Pointed Guns At The Crowd Of Black Lives Matter Protestors On Their Lawn Are Under Investigation

#1 Pointing weapons at the protestors of Black Lives Matter.

This couple identified as Mark and Patricia McCloskey, were seen aiming guns at peaceful protestors of Black Lives Matter as they were passing by the home of the Missouri city mayor.

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#2 The incident is under investigation currently.

Prosecutor Kimberly Gardner released a statement Tuesday, announcing that officials are investigating the incident.

"I alarmed at the events that occurred over the weekend, where peaceful protesters were met by guns at a violent assault," Gardner said.

She added: "My office is currently working with the public to investigate these events."

She then vowed to seek justice against people breaking the law and for the use of arms.

"Make no mistake: we will not tolerate the use of force against those exercising their First Amendment rights, and will use the full power of Missouri law to hold people accountable."

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#3 Demonstrations erupted throughout the nation after the murder of George Floyd.

The couple who are personal injury lawyers were seen holding the weapons at protestors who marched on Mayor Lyda Krewson's residence.

Demonstrations erupted after Krewson read the names and messages of the people who called for the city's police department to be defunded. The couple confronted and pointed guns at around 500 protestors after they broke down a gate in the neighborhood, as reported by NBC News.

The couple was seen yelling at the demonstrators, who chanted "resign Lyda, take the cops with you."

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#4 Their attorney has released a statement.

The McCloskey's released a statement to KSDK News on Monday, seeking to "set the record straight."

"The peaceful protesters were not the subject of scorn or disdain by the McCloskeys," the couple said through an attorney.

"The actions of violence, destruction of property, and acts of threatening aggression by a few individuals co-mingling with the peaceful protesters, gave rise to trepidation and fear of imminent and grave [sic]."

It continued, saying that the couple "acted lawfully on their property" and that their actions "were borne solely of fear and apprehension".

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#5 The protests are for police defunding.

The appalling incident came amid the protests following the death of George Floyd. Protests erupted throughout the country as the public demands an end to systemic racism. Many protestors have called for an end to police funding as they show support for more community-based programs.

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#6 Couple shouting at the protestors.

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#7 Pointing gun at the peaceful protest.

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#8 As the video surfaced online, an investigation has been probed against the duo

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#9 The couple are personal injury lawyers.

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#10 Watch the video.