Ferguson protest timeline - It has been approximately three months since Michael Brown, an African-American teenager, was shot by a white police officer, Darren Wilson. From grief over Brown's death to tension rising due to Wilson not being indicted for his actions, what exactly has occurred since point A to today?
Protests in Ferguson have reached a boiling point after the jury decided on a not guilty charge for Officer Wilson. Such decision was made by the grand jury consisting of three blacks and nine whites. The decision was announced on Monday night by none other than Robert P McCulloch, St. Louis County prosecutor. Before the decision was made, what exactly led to the hearing and weeks of protest in Ferguson? Below is a quick recap on the Ferguson protest timeline.
First in the Ferguson protest timeline was the shooting that occurred on Aug. 9. Brown along with a friend were confronted by Wilson on their way home after their quick trip to a convenience store. Brown and Wilson then get into a scuffle leading to shots fired. The teenager dies on the spot with his body left for four hours at the scene. Neighbors, who found the body, lashed out at authorities claiming Brown's body was mistreated.
Following the shootout, the next on the Ferguson protest timeline is on Aug. 10 where a candlelight vigil was held. In reasons unknown, a protest occurred with shops being robbed and cops being involved. Protestors even taunted cops at the scene by standing atop their vehicles.
By Aug. 11, the FBI had launched a full scale investigation regarding Brown's death. Protests continue with tensions rising between protestors and cops when Ferguson police chief refused to release name of cop involved in shooting.
By Sept in the Ferguson protest timeline, protests continue on to the region of St. Louis. However, by Nov. despite the state of emergency announced, violent protests continue. With the final decision announced, heavy protests continue in the city.
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