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Darren Wilson
Former Ferguson Police Officer
Shot Michael Brown, Ferguson Uprising
Overview
Darren Wilson shot and killed unarmed 18-year-old Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri on August 9, 2014. The shooting and subsequent non-indictment sparked the Ferguson uprising and galvanized the Black Lives Matter movement. Wilson was never charged despite witness accounts contradicting his testimony.
Key Affiliations
Controversies & Concerns
MICHAEL BROWN: Shot unarmed teen 12 times
HANDS UP: Witnesses said Brown had hands up
NO CHARGES: Grand jury declined to indict
FERGUSON UPRISING: Sparked national protests
DOJ REPORT: Found systematic racism in Ferguson PD
RESIGNED: Left force, never faced charges
Related Investigations (2)
Criminal Charges & Violations
2 documented violations
18 U.S.C. � 242Deprivation of rights under color of law(NOT CHARGED)
Missouri Homicide LawsHomicide(NOT INDICTED)
Known Associates & Connections
Michael Brown
Shot and killed Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri in 2014
Thomas Jackson
Ferguson police chief during Brown shooting aftermath
Sources & Documentation
3 documented sources from official records, investigations, and reports
Personal Information
- Born
- May 14, 1986
- Birthplace
- Texas
Education
- •Police Academy
Key Timeline
August 9, 2014
Shoots Michael Brown
August 2014
Ferguson uprising begins
November 2014
Grand jury declines to indict
November 2014
Resigns from police force
March 2015
DOJ finds no civil rights violation