The Resurgence Of Social Unrest

Many people believe that Officer Darren Wilson made the right decision when he fatally shot Michael Brown because he feared for his life. In a report by Rachel Clark and Christopher Lett, CNN reporters, they describe the incident that led to the shooting began when Wilson left the scene of a sick call and encountered Michael Brown with his friend Dorian Johnson walking in the middle of the

On August 9, 2014 Officer Darren Wilson with the Ferguson Missouri Police Department was on his way to a reported strong-arm robbery at a local convenience store in the city. While on his way, he observed two African-American males walking in the middle of the roadway (#1). Officer Wilson realized the pair matched the description given of the suspects from the robbery call in which he had been dispatched. While still in his patrol vehicle, Officer Wilson drove up to the males, and began speaking with Michael Brown. Officer Wilson told Brown to not walk in the lanes of traffic (#1).

9 shooting of Michael Brown, an unarmed 18-year-old who had scuffled with Ferguson officer Darren Wilson, came just a few weeks after Eric Garner — an unarmed black man accused of illegally selling cigarettes — died in a struggle with white New York City officers. Garner’s death was captured by an onlooker’s video. Brown’s was not, and word quickly spread that he had been shot while surrendering with his hands up — an assertion uncorroborated by state and federal investigations.

Michael Brown was stopped for jaywalking which does not warrant death. Many eyewitnesses claim that Wilson reversed back toward Brown in rage, his tires screeching, and threw open his door. Wilson tried to get a hold of Brown but he managed to get out of his grip and started running down the street, away from Wilson. Wilson pulled out his gun and shot at Brown. One of

Please, don’t shoot! The tension in Ferguson is so high right now that you could cut it with a knife. This is due to the latest shooting of eighteen year old Michael Brown. On August 9, 2014 Brown was the victim of a fatal shooting by Darren Wilson, a white police officer in Ferguson, Missouri. Brown and his friend Dorian Johnson were walking down the middle of the street, when Wilson drove up and told them to move to the sidewalk. An altercation occurred between Brown and Wilson struggling through the window of the police car until Wilson’s gun was fired. Brown and Johnson then fled in different directions with Wilson chasing Brown. Wilson then fired shots several more times. A total of twelve shots was fired. Brown was hit by six or seven bullets. The last shot that hit him was the most fatal. Witnesses of the scene had different stories about whether Brown had his hand raised above him or not before he was shot. This incident sparked unrest in Ferguson.

As he was driving to the described crime he encountered two black males walking together illegally down the middle of the street on the yellow line (interrogation). He drove his vehicle beside them with the driver’s side facing them, window down, and respectfully instructed them multiple times to use the sidewalk (interrogation). At this time one of them belligerently responded “Fuck what you have to say” (interrogation). Wilson proceeded to radio for an additional patrol vehicle

On August 9, 2014 in Ferguson, Missouri, Brown and his friend Dorian Johnson are seen robbing a convenience store. They were caught on surveillance cameras and someone at the store makes a 911 call and then police were dispatched to Brown’s location. When Officer Darren Wilson encountered Brown, Brown was unarmed but he assaulted Wilson, and Wilson shoots at Brown. Two shots to be exact. First shot was in the police car, where the altercation took place. Then the second shot was outside on the street, where Michael Brown was attempting to flee the scene. The injuries of the shots placed on Brown were fatal. Brown died shortly thereafter on the street in Ferguson, Missouri. The aftermath of this shooting was very outspoken and noticeable. Ferguson residents were greatly angered by the death of Michael Brown. Residents claimed that there was no justice in shooting an unarmed man, and that police officer Darren Wilson should be fired from his position and punished for the death of Michael Brown. From personal experience on what I saw from the media was very shocking to me. After the death of Brown riots broke out with protestors storming the streets, and looting of businesses. The police faced the riots in protective gear, and used rubber bullets, and tear gas to disperse the crowds in the streets. Eventually the governor of Missouri declared a national state of emergency. And the National Guard was sent in to protect the city. Finally the trial for Michael Brown was going to take place after several weeks. Prosecuting attorney Robert McCulloch announced that the grand jury decided to not indict Officer Wilson for any crimes in regards to the shooting of Michael

Wilson reported that he was back in service and radioed untits 25 and 22 to ask if they still needed assistance in searching for the suspects, Seven seconds later, an unidentified officer said the suspects had disappeared. Wilson called for backup at 12:02, saying Unit 21. Put me on Canfield with two. And send another car. Reports of what happened next differ widely between sources and witnesses, but Brown ended up shot dead by Wilson. At noon on August 9, Wilson drove up to Brown and Johnson in the middle of Canfield Drive and ordered them to move off the street and onto the sidewalk. Wilson continued driving past the two men, but then back and stopped close to them. ("Shooting of Michael

Officer Wilson shot Brown and did not get prosecuted by the law. The author Jake Halpern describes how everything happened due to all of the people who saw this and all said the same thing. There were actually many people who saw it all some tried to get in and to help brown, but the officers would not let anyone get near that crime scene. The point of view from different citizens were all similar not any of them like what they saw. “I was bottled up, it was too hot to be in a situation like this.” What officer Wilson meant by this is that he was already dealing with so much that exact day and this chase was not meant to happen all a regular officer wanted to do was to arrest the victim for stealing. Officer Wilson was having a difficulty trying to arrest brown as the chase begun all he could do was to shoot

Michael brown died 150 feet away from the car even though it was said he died only 35 feet away from the car. There was signs that there was a fight between Michael Brown and officer Wilson. Now given those facts I still would have to agree with officer Wilson because it was reported that Michael Brown was suspected of robbing a store not far from that apartment complex. The police have a video of a man that matches the description of Michael Brown reaching over the counter and grabbing cigarettes then when he tries to leave the store manager that was 2 feet smaller than him try to stop the theft but was easily pushed around and unable to do anything to stop

The shooting of African American teenager Michael Brown by white officer Darren Wilson has been a hot topic of debate. Those in support of Michael Brown believe that Darren Wilson racially profiled Brown and that the shooting would have never occurred had Brown been white. Those in support of Darren Wilson state that he acted in self-defense. This argument has more evidence supporting it than the argument that Brown was racially profiled.

Michael Brown was shot dead in the street in Ferguson, Missouri. Michael Brown was 18-years old and we were told that he was simply walking down the street. He was shot by Officer Darren Wilson. Wilson claimed that Brown got into a physical altercation with him. This resulted in Brown trying to grab his gun so Wilson shot him six times four in the arm and two in the head. Before his name could be released to the

A woman arrived on the scene to pick up Crenshaw as the events were unfolding. She recalled the struggle appeared to be Wilson pulling Brown in the vehicle and Brown fighting to pull away from the vehicle. After hearing a gunshot, Brown broke free and began to run away. The officer followed Brown while shooting at him. She said she saw Brown’s body jerk, as if he had been hit by a bullet, and turned around with his hands up. Wilson continued to walk toward Brown and fired several more shots until Brown fell, face-first on the pavement.

times, even after he put his hands in the air and told Wilson not to shoot. Multiple witnesses included Dorian Johnson, who said that Brown did not pose a threat to Wilson. The main reason Brown was stopped by police is because he was a main suspect in a convenience store robbery. Even if Wilson was involved in an altercation with Brown there is no real justification for the multiple shots that were fired. It is clearly agreed that Brown had his hands up, that he was unarmed, and that Wilson continued to fire the shots even after he was aware that Brown was unarmed. It was a use of excessive force.

The exact events of that night and the shooting are unclear. It is said that Brown, and a friend, had stolen from a nearby liquor store. Officer Wilson responded to that call, and saw two boys that fit the description of the thief. Officer Wilson stops his SUV, and Brown approaches the vehicle’s window. There were several witnesses, and some stated Brown was leaning into the car through the window, while others said he remained outside the vehicle. An altercation happened, and Officer Wilson stated that Brown reached for his gun. He fired two shots, one grazing Brown’s thumb. Brown fled, and Officer Wilson pursued him on foot. Officer Wilson shot and injured Brown, and the trail of blood showed that Brown then moved closer to Officer Wilson before being fatally shot.