Thousands Protest Nationwide After Ferguson Grand Jury Decision

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WASHINGTON — Thousands of people across the nation turned out Monday night to show solidarity with the protesters in Ferguson, Missouri, after a grand jury decided not to indict the officer who shot Michael Brown. Crowds of people gathered in Times Square, outside the White House gates and in downtown Philadelphia. Many protesters were shouting, “Hands up, don’t shoot” — a phrase that has become linked to protests over the Aug. 9 shooting of Brown, an unarmed African-American teenager, by Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson. Ferguson has been on edge in recent weeks, waiting for the grand jury’s decision. Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon (D) issued a controversial state of emergency declaration before the announcement, in anticipation of possible…

WASHINGTON — Thousands of people across the nation turned out Monday night to show solidarity with the protesters in Ferguson, Missouri, after a grand jury decided not to indict the officer who shot Michael Brown.

Crowds of people gathered in Times Square, outside the White House gates and in downtown Philadelphia. Many protesters were shouting, “Hands up, don’t shoot” — a phrase that has become linked to protests over the Aug. 9 shooting of Brown, an unarmed African-American teenager, by Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson.

Ferguson has been on edge in recent weeks, waiting for the grand jury’s decision. Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon (D) issued a controversial state of emergency declaration before the announcement, in anticipation of possible conflict.

President Barack Obama spoke Monday night after St. Louis County Prosecutor Bob McCulloch announced the grand jury’s decision. The president urged calm and restraint from both the protesters and police officers.

Although the scene in Ferguson was chaotic Monday night — with reports of police cars on fire, windows broken and cops using smoke to disperse crowds — initial reports of the protests elsewhere were largely peaceful.

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A look at the nation’s reaction:

Boston

Chicago

Denver

Las Vegas

Los Angeles

New York City

Oakland, California

Philadelphia

Seattle

Washington, D.C.

Jennifer Bendery contributed reporting.

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Thousands Protest Nationwide After Ferguson Grand Jury Decision