Historical eventAugust 92014

Killing of Michael Brown

Michael Brown, an 18-year-old African-American man, was killed by a white police officer in Ferguson, Missouri, resulting in widespread protests and unrest.

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When
Saturday, August 9 201412 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
21st century · 2010s
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At a glance

Dates: From 2014-08-09.

Place: Ferguson, United States.

Type: homicide, shooting, police brutality in the United States, and shot dead by law enforcement officers.

Deaths reported: 1.

Who was involved

Involved: Darren Wilson.

What happened

Michael Brown, an 18-year-old African-American man, was killed by a white police officer in Ferguson, Missouri, resulting in widespread protests and unrest.

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August 9 2014 — 12 years ago, on a Saturday.

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