An autopsy revealed 18 year old, Michael Brown, was inflicted with 6 bullet wounds when confronted by Officer Darren Wilson of the Ferguson Police Department. According to the autopsy, at least 2 bullets struck the head of young Michael Brown. Witnesses claim that Brown had his hands up when Officer Wilson opened fire. Perhaps, the most troubling report from the autopsy was the indication that Brown was shot from behind.
Officer Darren Wilson has yet to make a public statement regarding the shooting and death of Michael Brown; however, many residents in Ferguson, Missouri have protested the shooting and police force. Protesters believe that Michael Brown was murdered by Officer Wilson and many believe that the Ferguson Police Department have a long history of unjust violence and brutality.
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