Among those on the rainy streets of Ferguson late this morning was a motorcycle group of mostly African-American riders, many of them in law enforcement or with the military.

Members of the Outcast and Dominant Breed motorcycle clubs said they were there to show support to the people of Ferguson and deter looters.

One club member said there was no official plan to protect Ferguson. "But normally when they see our presence (troublemakers) don't come around much," the rider said.

Meanwhile, walking up and down the stretch of West Florissant Avenue that has been the scene of protests and looting in recent days was Eichel Johnson, pastor at Inspiring You Christian Church in North County.

Johnson, who was in clerical garb and holding a Bible, said he is with the St. Louis Pastors Coalition. He was inviting clergy and the public to a peaceful march that will start around dusk this evening. He said the rally will have two starting points on West Florissant: the burned-out QuikTrip and the Family Dollar store. The plan is to meet in the middle for a rally.

Everyone who takes part, he said, would be given an armband to identify them as nonviolent protesters.