Violence erupts in Ferguson after news about grand jury

Ferguson Police officer Darren Wilson will not face charges in the shooting death of 18-year-old Michael Brown, St. Louis County?s top prosecutor announced.

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Authorities moved past a burning police vehicle in Ferguson, Mo.

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A looter exited a store in Ferguson.

Protesters shoved a police car in Ferguson after the announcement of the grand jury decision not to indict Officer Darren Wilson.

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Protesters shoved a police car in Ferguson after the announcement of the grand jury decision not to indict Officer Darren Wilson.

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Officers formed a line in Ferguson.

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Demonstrators fled from police tear gas.

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An officer pointed a shotgun at protesters in Ferguson.

A protester stood with his hands on his head as a cloud of smoke approached in Ferguson, Mo.

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A protester stood with his hands on his head as a cloud of smoke approached in Ferguson, Mo.

President Obama spoke about the grand jury's decision late Monday.

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President Obama spoke about the grand jury's decision late Monday.

Protesters vandalized a car outside the Ferguson Police Department.

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Protesters vandalized a car outside the Ferguson Police Department.

A woman approached a barricade to confront police after the decision not to indict officer Darren Wilson was announced.

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A woman approached a barricade to confront police after the decision not to indict officer Darren Wilson was announced.

St. Louis County?s top prosecutor, Robert P. McCulloch, spoke about the grand jury's decision Monday night.

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St. Louis County?s top prosecutor, Robert P. McCulloch, spoke about the grand jury's decision Monday night.

Lesley McSpadden, the mother of Michael Brown, wearing sunglasses, reacted as she listens to the announcement.

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Lesley McSpadden, the mother of Michael Brown, wearing sunglasses, reacted as she listens to the announcement.

Michael Brown (left) was shot and killed in August by Ferguson Police Officer Darren Wilson.

Michael Brown (left) was shot and killed in August by Ferguson Police Officer Darren Wilson.

Protesters gather and wave a flag outside the police station in Ferguson.

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Protesters gathered and waved a flag outside the police station in Ferguson.

A demonstrator wiped her eyes as she joined others for a  prayer outside the Ferguson Police Department before the announcement.

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A demonstrator wiped her eyes as she joined others for a prayer outside the Ferguson Police Department before the announcement.

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Gunshots were heard and at least one car was set ablaze after the grand jury?s decision.

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Ferguson?s cry for justice still needs an answer

The grand jury?s decision does not necessarily close this case, nor should it.

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