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Unarmed black man is fatally shot by a white police officer.
Michael Brown and his companion, (both black) are confronted by Ferguson police officers as they walk home from a convience store. Brown and the officer whom is white get into to a scuffle, followed by gunshots. Mr. Brown is fatally shot. -
Brown dies at the scene.
His body remains on the hot summer street for more than four hours. -
neighbors lash out at authorities
Complaint was that the body was being mistreated! -
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The Michael Brown shooting Movement
Events following the Michael Brown shooting. -
A Candlelight Vigil
Hundreds of people gathered near Michaels house with lghted candles in his memory. -
People began protesting Michales death.Violence insues.
Protesters smash car windows and carry armloads of loot from stores. -
St.Louis county police chief admits that Michael was unarmed.
Authorities admit Michael was unarmed when shooting occurred, sparking more protests -
FBI launches an investigation into Browns death.
FBI told the public that they would be investigating the event. -
Witnesses to the shooting tell reporters that Brown had his hands raised when the officer began shooting.
Witnesses of the shooting tell the public that Brown had his hands up when the officer approached and fired his weapon repeatedly. Which entices more violence.Protesters gather outside the police dept. demanding justice. -
Later that eve.police were out in full riot gear.
Police were out in full riot gear firing tear gas and rubber bullets to try to disperse the crowd. -
President Obama addresses the nation about Browns death.
And he tells us that the US Justice Department is to become involved. -
Violence erupts for a third night in a row.
Tension is high again among Ferguson protesters. -
Ferguson Police chief cancels plans to release the name of the officer involved in the shooting..
Citing death threats against the Department and City Hall. -
The MO. Highway Patrol takes control of security in Ferguson.
Relieving the St. Louis county and local police of their Law Enforcement Authority following 4 days of violence. The shift in Command comes after images from the protesters depict tmany officers equipped in military style gear includingbody armor and assault rifles. Many of the images online depict officers pointing their weapons at protesters. -
Authorities identify the officer who shot Brown as Darren Wilson28.
They also release a video preportedly showing Brown robbing a convience store of more than $50 dollars in cigars shortly before he was killed. a move that further inflamed protesters. -
State of Emergency, & Curfew!
MO> Gov. J. Nixon issues a State of Emergency, and imposes a Curfew in Ferguson. -
A.G. Eric Holder orders a federal medical examiner to autopsy Brown again!
The U.S.Attorney General Eric Holder orders a federal medical examiner to perform yet another Autopsy on Michael Brown. -
Rapper Nellie joins protesters in Ferguson.
Rapper Nellie joins the protesters and Gov. Nixon lifts the curfew and calls in the National Guard to help restore order amongst the chaos. -
Gov. Nixon says he will not seek the removal of St.Louis County prosecutor Bob McCullock.
Some black leaders questioned McCulock's ability to be impartial, because he has many family members on the police force, and his father died in the line of duty when McCulock was a child. -
U.S Attorney General Eric Holder visits Ferguson.
To meet with invistagators and Brown's family.In nearby Clayton the Grand Jury begns hearing evidence of the officer involved shooting. This night, rioting continues. Urine and ice water are thrown at officers. More arrests. -
Justice for Michael Brown Coalition turn over 70,000 signatures asking again for McColloch to be removed...
from the investigation, among other demands. Gov. Nixon orders the National Guard to begin withdrawing from Ferguson. -
Michael Browns Funeral begins Today.
Many are mourning for the loss of this man/child. -
Holder announces his resignation.
In the wake of the Michael Brown shooting. Is this a factor? -
"Ferguson October"
Protestors from across the country descend on the St. Louis region for "Ferguson October", 4 days of coordinated & spontaneous protests.. A Weekend march & rally in downtown St. Louis draws several thousand participants. -
Rams join protestors on Monday night football
During a game against the San Francisco 49ers. -
Clergy demonstration on Moral monday.
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"Moral Monday"
Clergy arrested after crossong a police barricade during a peaceful protest -
Gov. Nixon pleges to create an independent Ferguson Commission
to examine race relations,,failing schools and other broader social & economic issues in the aftermath of Brown's death. -
The Democratic Govenor Nixon again declares a State of Emergency,
[State of Emergency](http://.com/2014/Governor-again-activates-Guard-troops-in-Ferguson,-ahead-of-grand-jury-decision-in-Brown-case/id-0e31a2cdba0c4fe791b3f4913be33308)And activates the National Gaurd ahead of a decision from Grand Jury. -
Gov.Nixon names 16 to the Ferguson Commission
selecting a diverse group that includes; the owner of a construction supply company,2 attorney's,2 pastor's, a university professor,a 20 yr old community activest, and a police detective. 9 black, & 7 white. -
Prosocutor announces that the Grand Jury has decided not to indict officer Wilson in the death of Michael Brown
Violence ensues & at least a dozen buildings and multiple police cars are burned. -
Known as the worst night of violence since the death of unarmed Michael Brown
and St. Louis flights are diverted due to gunfire -
Protestors decend on 3 St.Louis malls forcing closings on black Friday
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"DIE IN" demonstration Grand Central Station, and at university's
Student's staged their own "hands up" protest and "Die In" at Gibbs Screen Plaza,where local police opened fire on anti-war protestors in May 5, 1970, killing 2 students and injuring 12 more. The officers were never arrested or charged either...
