DNC Delegate Arrested In Connection With Attack That Left Police Officer 'Fighting For His Life'

One of the people arrested in connection with a brutal attack that has left a Ferguson, Missouri police officer "fighting for his life" has been identified as an alternate delegate to the Democratic National Convention, the Missouri Democratic Party confirmed Wednesday.

Investigators have released two graphic videos  of the violent incident that took place during a protest in support of Michael Brown who was shot and killed after attacking a police officer in 2014 that took place last Friday. The protest was meant to honor the 10-year anniversary of Brown's death, which spawned race riots despite the fact that evidence confirmed Brown attacked the officer.

The new videos, taken from two different angles, show Ferguson Police Officer Travis Brown apparently being hit by 28-year-old suspect Elijah Gantt on a sidewalk outside a police station after protesters attempted to pull down a perimeter fence. Police say Brown is now "fighting for his life" after being critically injured in the attack.

The newly released footage, which was taken from a nearby CCTV camera and an officer-worn body camera, was played at a news conference on Tuesday. It shows the suspect running down the officer, who proceeded to hit his head on the pavement as he fell. Officer Brown was knocked unconscious and was laying on his back before other officers responded to assist.

Authorities announced that Brown suffered a severe brain injury as a result of the attack.

"I think it's a clear indication that my officer was charged and was hit violently by this individual," Police Chief Troy Doyle said Tuesday. "If you look at the video, the officer is standing up, waiting to catch this guy. This guy tackled my guy like he's a football player."

Keith Rose, a St. Louis alternate delegate to the DNC and a member of the City of St. Louis' Civilian Oversight Board, which reviews allegations of police misconduct, is one of several additional people facing charges in connection with the attack. He is being charged with first degree property damage after allegedly participating in efforts to tear down the fence and is currently free on $500 bond.

He has since withdrawn as a delegate for next week's convention.

In a statement to the St. Louis Dispatch, Rose declared his innocence and vowed to fight the charges. "I am highly confident that the charge against me will be dropped once the prosecution reviews all of the evidence, but if not, I am prepared to defend myself against this accusation," he said.