Article Response #11

Article Response #11 - Ferguson awaits grand jury ruling

      In Ferguson, Missouri tensions are alarmingly high awaiting the verdict of Officer Darren Wilson standing trail for the shooting of unarmed teenager Michael Brown. The grand jury is predicted to come to a conclusion within the next few days or week and there has been speculation concerning among lawyers analysts and journalists on when they will announce their decision. Residents in Ferguson however are looking the conclusion of this as soon as possible. 

     Street demonstrations were of abundance after Brown’s killing, as the nation watched heavily armed police forges fight off angry protesters who are seeking justice for his killing. The killing of unarmed black teenager by a white authority figure has naturally made Ferguson epicenter for racial tensions in the United States.  

     Missouri Governor Jay Nixon has issues a state of emergency Monday as a precaution of what is to come. Businesses have began putting plywood boards and are facing questions on what do they think of the state of emergency. Dan McMullen a business owner is Ferguson says, “ I just want to get this over with and move on”.  Ferguson Mayer James Knowles told local media this month that the region should prepare for the worst. St. Louis Police Chief Sam Dotson said that his officers are prepared for whatever happens and that acts of violence will not b tolerated by any means. 

    Their tactics will support protecting lawful citizens and arresting apprehending criminals. School superintends suggested to city officials requesting that the grand jury’s decision on an evening or weeknights so it does not affect the estimated 20,000 students coming to and from schools. 

    Protesters have been exciting practice runs on how they will face to the police and continue their demonstrations. The Ferguson National Response Network expects that about 70 planned out responses to the ruling that will take place from west Palm Beach, Florida, New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles in support of Brown. 

    Wilson however has supports that have demonstrated as will suggesting the Brown might have attracted Wilson. But the response to this is that Wilson shot Brown 6 times all upper body chest area from about 30 feet away in his police cruiser and Brown had his hands up in surrender. Overall its fair to say that Ferguson and the rest of the United States should take notice and be prepared for what might transpire. 

Source: http://www.cnn.com/2014/11/18/justice/ferguson-awaits-grand-jury-ruling/