Police Officer Darren Wilson, the now-infamous shooter of teenager Michael Brown, has reportedly resigned from the Ferguson Police Department.
According to reports, Wilson will no longer be a part of law enforcement in Ferguson.
Darren Wilson resigned from the Ferguson Police Department, his lawyer said Saturday, nearly four months after the white police officer’s fatal confrontation with the unarmed Michael Brown sparked protests across the USA. Wilson, 28, has been on administrative leave since the Aug. 9 shooting. His resignation is effective immediately, said one of his lawyers, Neil Bruntrager. (USA Today)
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Wilson addressed whether his run in law enforcement may have come to a sudden end in light of the Brown shooting this week.
“I’m not sure it’s possible. I mean, you think they would accept me? You think it’d be safe for me?” Wilson asked. He said his notoriety could also put his fellow officers in jeopardy. “Can I put them in that situation?” he asked. Wilson said a final decision on returning to the force has not been made. (ABC News)
Music stars Pharrell, Killer Mike and Big K.R.I.T. revealed how upset they were over Officer Wilson not being charged for the shooting a few days ago.
I'm heartbroken over the news of no indictment in Ferguson. Let's all pray for peace.
— Pharrell Williams (@Pharrell) November 25, 2014
If U have on a badge and your skin is like Mike Brown. This can be YOU, your Son, nephew, kid u know. Be4 u #Kill, #Think!
— Killer Mike (@KillerMike) November 25, 2014
Sending my prayers out to the family and friends of Mike Brown. Praying for all the people out there in Ferguson. No justice out here!!!
— Big K.R.I.T. (@BIGKRIT) November 25, 2014
Rappers Q-Tip and Macklemore took a more physical approach with their reactions.
Noting a lack of “value for black life,” the rapper expressed his discontent online, but took his stance a step further. Hitting the streets of New York City, The Abstract led protesters in a chant of “Whose streets? Our streets” Also taking to Twitter was Macklemore. Bashing the Ferguson decision as one that “protects white supremacy,” the Seattle-bred rapper turned words into action as well. He hit the streets of his city to join protesters. (VIBE)
Shooting that kid was the best thing to happen n darren Wilson’s life–he Pretty much hit the lottery