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Michael Brown shooting: Ferguson jury issues no charges Michael Brown shooting: Ferguson jury issues no charges
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A grand jury has decided not to charge a Missouri police officer over the death of an unarmed black teenager. A grand jury has decided not to charge a Missouri police officer over the death of unarmed black teenager Michael Brown.
State prosecutor Robert McCulloch announced the decision as protesters gathered in the St Louis suburb of Ferguson. Announcing the decision, state prosecutor Robert McCulloch said the jury had exhaustively examined the evidence.
Michael Brown, 18, was killed by Darren Wilson in Ferguson on 9 August. Mr Brown's family said they were "profoundly disappointed".
His death sparked weeks of demonstrations, sometimes violent. Police were criticised for responding with military grade riot equipment. Michael Brown, 18, was killed by Darren Wilson in Ferguson on 9 August. His death sparked weeks of demonstrations.
Police were criticised for responding with military grade riot equipment.
As the decision was announced late on Monday, hundreds of protesters gathered in Ferguson, a suburb of St Louis.