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Michael Brown
Victim of Police Shooting
Ferguson, Missouri, Catalyst for Protests
Overview
Unarmed 18-year-old African American shot and killed by Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson on August 9, 2014. His death and the subsequent non-indictment of Wilson sparked weeks of protests in Ferguson and nationwide, becoming a turning point for the Black Lives Matter movement.
Key Affiliations
Controversies & Concerns
DOJ report found systemic racism in Ferguson police department
Officer Wilson not indicted by grand jury
His killing exposed predatory municipal court system targeting Black residents
Related Investigations (1)
Sources & Documentation
1 documented sources from official records, investigations, and reports
Personal Information
- Born
- May 20, 1996
Education
Key Timeline
2014 Aug 9
Shot and killed by officer Darren Wilson
2014 Nov
Grand jury declined to indict Wilson
2015
DOJ report documented systemic racism in Ferguson PD