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The Police Shooting of Michael Brown, Jr.

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 Saturday, August 9, 2014 is when the powder keg in Ferguson, MO blew. Police Officer Darren Wilson shot and killed unarmed Michael Brown, Jr. That shooting brought national attention to the tiny St. Louis suburb. A light shined on the municipal government's targeting of poor blacks.  The Open Source talked to Michael Brown, Sr. about the death of his son. In this segment he describes that fateful day and how he has moved forward.