Ferguson police officer with severe brain injuries makes progress, but ‘not out of the woods yet’ [Video]

FERGUSON, Mo. — Ferguson police officer Travis Brown has made progress as he fights for his life in the hospital.

St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Wesley Bell was with Brown’s family at the hospital and said Monday afternoon, there was some reason to be “cautiously optimistic.”

Out of respect for the family, Bell didn’t want to elaborate on the progress.

He said, “Officer Brown is not out of the woods, he is still fighting.”

Bell told 5 On Your Side that besides family members, fellow officers were at the hospital along with Ferguson Mayor Ella Jones.

Five people were charged, including Emily Davis, Derrick Robinson, Phillip March and Keith Rose. All have posted bail.

Police documents said Elijah Gantt of East St. Louis was the person who ran into Brown. Gantt, 28, was being held on …