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On August 9, 2014 Brown was shot and killed by a Ferguson, MO police officer, after a convenience store robbery. The shooting sparked protests in Ferguson and throughout the nation.

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15 Aug, 2014

Officer named: Darren Wilson

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Officer Darren WilsonPolice Chief Thomas Jackson releases Wilson’s name to the public to ease tension and satisfy freedom of information to the public. Wilson is a 28-year-old police officer that has been on the force for six years. He spent two years as a police officer in the city of Jennings and four years with Ferguson. Jackson:

He’s a gentle quiet man. He’s a distinguished officer.