Michael Brown's shooting

Michael Brown was an 18-year-old unarmed Black man fatally shot by a police officer in Ferguson, Missouri, in 2014. The incident began when Brown was stopped for walking in the middle of the street. A confrontation ensued, leading to the officer, Darren Wilson, shooting Brown multiple times. Witnesses and investigations debated whether Brown was surrendering or attacking the officer, contributing to widespread protests. The case highlighted issues of police use of force and racial bias, prompting national discussions about policing practices and justice reform.