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The shooting of two police officers at a protest in Ferguson,
which has been the center of a debate over race and policing,
triggered a manhunt for suspects and increased tensions in the
city.
“What had been happening in Ferguson was oppressive and
objectionable and was worthy of protest," Obama said during an
appearance on the ABC program "Jimmy Kimmel Live."
"But there was no excuse for criminal acts, and whoever fired
those shots shouldn’t detract from the issue. They’re criminals.
They need to be arrested,” he said.
(Reporting by Jeff Mason; Editing by Paul Tait)
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