Riots, Fires Erupt In Ferguson After Officer Cleared In Michael Brown Jr. Shooting
Nov. 25 2014, Published 9:05 a.m. ET
The announcement that Officer Darren Wilson would not be indicted by a grand jury in the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Michael Brown Jr. triggered a number of demonstrations throughout the country, none as damaging near the Ferguson, Mo. epicenter, where 29 people were arrested in the wake of a fiery riot that saw police cars set ablaze and a dozen local businesses destroyed.
A line of police officers in riot gear form a wall in Ferguson, Mo., preparing for problems in the St. Louis suburb following the announcement Officer Darren Wilson would be cleared in the Aug. 9 shooting death of Michael Brown Jr.
A line of police officers in riot gear form a wall in Ferguson, Mo., preparing for problems in the St. Louis suburb following the announcement Officer Darren Wilson would be cleared in the Aug. 9 shooting death of Michael Brown Jr.
A St. Louis County police car is pelted, as rioters clash with cops attempting crowd control.
A St. Louis County police car is pelted, as rioters clash with cops attempting crowd control.
One of the cars is set ablaze amid the chaotic situation.
One of the cars is set ablaze amid the chaotic situation.
The announcement caused rioting in Oakland, Calif. as well, leading to the closure of a major freeway in the area.
The announcement caused rioting in Oakland, Calif. as well, leading to the closure of a major freeway in the area.
Demonstrations took place across America, such as this one in New York City.
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Demonstrations took place across America, such as this one in New York City.
Ferguson rioters make obscene gestures toward police cars as tension mounts in the area.
Ferguson rioters make obscene gestures toward police cars as tension mounts in the area.
