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Ferguson

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August 9 Michael Brown and a friend allegedly rob a convenience store Confronted by Officer Darren Wilson Confrontation ensues, Brown is shot several times Brown was unarmed

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August 11 At night, a candle-light vigil for Brown turns violent Some protesters riot and loot nearby stores Police arrest 32 people and two officers are injured

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August 12 FBI will be investigate Browns death Browns parents hold a news conference demanding justice Protesters gather and police use tear gas to disperse the crowd.

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August 12 cont. According to Browns friend, Brown did not touch the officer The officer continues to shoot even once Brown had his hands up Protestors and police clash again According to Darren Wilson, Brown rushed him and didnt stop Scared for his life

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August 13 A protestor is shot and wounded Riots continue for a 4 th night Police in riot gear throw tear gas into the crowd

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August 14 Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon arrives Security turned over to the MO Highway Patrol Capt. Ron Johnson, an African-American raised in the community, would be in charge President Obama addresses the shooting time for healing. The protests are peaceful on their fifth night Johnson marches with protesters

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August 15 Ferguson Police Chief Thomas Jackson names Darren Wilson as Browns shooter Brown was a suspect in a robbery the morning he was shot Releases reports and video surveillance of the robbery Then says the robbery and the shooting were unrelated Confrontation began because Brown and his friend were walking in the street and blocking traffic. Protests turn violent again Rioting and looting Peaceful protesters attempt to stop it Tear gas used again

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August 16 Gov. Nixon issues a state of emergency and implements a curfew from midnight to 5 am

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August 17 Attorney General Eric Holder orders medical examination to be performed by a federal examiner Results of the Brown familys independent examination: Brown was shot at least 6 times, including once in the top of his skull All of the shots were fired at Brown from the front Protests continue

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August 18 Amnesty International deploys human rights teams to Ferguson Gov. Nixon summons the national guard To help restore peace and order and to protect the citizens of Ferguson Withdrew on Aug 21