What happened in ferguson?
Five years ago There was large deadly and violent riots in Ferguson over the shooting of Michael Brown.
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Five years ago There was large deadly and violent riots in Ferguson over the shooting of Michael Brown.
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Many people felt justified to "Peacefully protest" and said it was in there rights to do so. There was little to no peaceful protesting since most of it consisted of looting and attacking of bystanders.
Many buildings were burnt down and it cost taxpayers 5.7 million and the state over 20 million. |
Michael brown's death was the main cause of all the riots. His death sparked many Police brutality debates, there was many peaceful protest around america but in Ferguson riots and protest lasted from August 9, 2014 to August 10, 2015 making it just over a year.
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Officials black lives matter website |
Fox news coverage of Ferguson |
Surveillance footage of store Michael brown shoplifted |