Summary: The Case Of Michael Brown

In the Ferguson, Missouri case involving a white police officer (Darren Wilson) shooting an unarmed African American teenager (Michael Brown), the worldwide media immediately claimed that the officer shot Michael Brown for no reason besides the color of his skin. Many rumors and assumptions spread like wildfire after white police officer Darren Wilson was found innocent by a judge of having purpose to shoot Brown.

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).

The officer, Darren Wilson who shot Michael Brown proved that he was acting in the matter of self-defense. Michael Brown assaulted Officer Darren Wilson who never used his gun before this incident. Officer Darren Wilson, to protect his own life had to go to last resort and shoot Michael Brown. According to the article, “Michael Brown

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

Wilson backed up his cruiser and blocked them. An altercation ensued with Brown and Wilson struggling through the window of the police vehicle for control of Wilson 's gun until it was fired. Brown and Johnson then fled, with Wilson in pursuit of Brown. Brown stopped and turned to face the officer, then Brown moved toward him. Wilson fired at Brown several times in total, all shots striking him in the front, with the possible exception of the two bullets fired into Brown 's right arm. In the entire altercation, Wilson fired a total of twelve bullets; the last was probably the fatal shot. Brown was unarmed and moving toward Wilson when the final shots were fired. Witness reports differed as to what Brown was doing with his hands when he was shot, but none of the witnesses who said that Brown had his hands up in surrender were later found to be credible. At 11:47 a.m., Wilson responded to the call of a baby with breathing problems and drove to Glenark Drive, east of Canfield Drive. About three minutes later and several blocks away, Michael Brown was recorded on camera stealing a box of Swisher cigars and pushing away a Ferguson Market clerk. Brown and his friend, Dorian Johnson, left the market at about 11:54 a.m. At 11:53, a police dispatcher reported a "stealing in progress" at the Ferguson Market and described the suspect as a black male wearing a white T-shirt running toward QuikTrip. The suspect

Just this April, the city’s Police Accountability Task Force found that the Chicago Police Department has “no regard for the sanctity of life when it comes to people of color.” Chicago’s population is 31.7% white, 32.9% Black, 28.9% Latino, and 5.5% Asian. However, the Task Force reported that the city’s police officers shoot Black residents at significantly disproportionate rates. Between 2008 and 2015, of all people injured or killed in police-related shootings, 74% were Black, 14% were Hispanic, 8% were white and less than 1% were Asian. The report found almost identical numbers when it came to statistics regarding the use of Tasers. The report also analyzed all people stopped by police during the summer of 2014 and found they were 72% Black,

"Obama calls for police body cameras in wake of Ferguson" On December 1st through the 2nd of 2014 these were the words included in two prominent news programs including CNN and NBC. This headline along with the stories that they carried insinuated that the president's decision to implement funding for body worn cameras came from the situation of Ferguson. Ferguson is the case of an 18 year old African American male by the name of Michael Brown on August 9, 2014 Michael Brown was shot and killed by a white police officer Darren Wilson in Ferguson Missouri. The shooting and killing of Michael Brown prompted protest for many weeks due to the fact that he was unarmed and had been shot six times by the police officer. This incident raised questions by the public as to why young Michael Brown was shot six

It is unfair to be biased and quick to misjudge minorities in America based on the actions of others who fall under the same ethnic or religious background. However these misjudgments occur countless times every day resulting in either physical or verbal abuse against these minorities, as well as encouraging stereotypical views. As odd as it may seem, many members of the police force target these minorities simply because they are not of the same race, gender, or religion. To be more specific African Americans, Muslims, and women are being abused both physically and mentally by intolerant individuals and the police force. Although in some cases an arrest is necessary, the excessive use of force against a person is not and is considered inhumane. Justice is still being sought for the people who have been mistreated and their stories will not be forgotten.

This whole thing all started at 11:47 a.m. officers Wilson responded to a call for a baby with breathing problems and drove to Glenark Drive, east of Canfield Drive. Around three minutes later and several blocks away from their, Michael Brown was recorded on camera stealing a box of swisher cigars and was seen pushing away the store clerk on camera. Brown and his friend, Dorian Johnson, left the market at about 11:54 a.m. At 11:53, a police dispatcher reported a stealing in progress at the Ferguson Market and the description that the dispatcher gave was a black male wearing a white T-shirt running toward QuickTrip. At 11:57, the dispatch describe the suspect as wearing a red Cardinals hat, a white T-shirt, yellow socks, and khaki shorts, and was with another male. ("Shooting of Michael Brown."n.p.)

On March 4 2015, the civil rights division of the United states department of justice Conducted an investigation of the Ferguson police Department. The Ferguson police department became notorious for their reaction to the death of Mike Brown. In 2014, Mike Brown was shot dead by a police officer in Ferguson, Missouri. The officer that shot Brown had not been indicted.

Shortly after stealing from a convenience store on August 9th, 2014, Michael Brown, an African-American, was shot and killed by a white Ferguson police officer. Immediately, tensions between black citizens and police officers soared. Chaos erupted throughout St. Louis. Hundreds of protesters lined the streets, buildings were set on fire, businesses were destroyed, and many hard working citizens lost a substantial amount of money. The situation became so intense that police officers were forced to use tear gas and riot gear to control the crowds. Protesters blocked heavily traveled roads in an effort to gain the attention of the public and the media. Police officers' lives were altered drastically; they worked many hours of mandatory

Michael Brown and Eric Garner are both victims of police brutality. Mike Brown Jr. life was taken by the hands former police officer Darren Wilson in Ferguson, Missouri. At the time Michael was 18-year-old and he had been shot at least six times, twice in the head, by a white police officer. His dead body was then left uncovered on the ground for the public view of family and neighbors. The scene was nightmarish. This critical moment in contemporary United States history was not a beautiful beginning. The Department of Justice found that Brown physically attacked Wilson and attempted to grab his gun. Wilson then allegedly shot Brown in self-defense. and the brutal repression against the Ferguson protests that came in response, were sparks

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.

The modern civil rights movement of the 21st century began with the death of an African American 18-year-old teenager, Michael Brown. On August 9th, 2014, Brown, unarmed, was shot by a police officer Darren Wilson in Ferguson, Missouri. Brown had been suspected of stealing from Ferguson Market and Liquor, a local convenience store. During investigation, multiple witnesses had conflicting descriptions of the interactions between Brown and Wilson. In his testimony with the Grand Jury, Wilson stated that Brown aggressively attempted to reach into his S.U.V. to take his gun. As a result, Wilson was authorized to fire twelve times in self-defense, which fatally wounded Brown in six different areas. Some witnesses argued that Brown did not provoke