Police officers stand on alert during the protests on March 11.
Police officers stand on alert during the protests on March 11.
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Ferguson activists march through downtown St. Louis during a protest on Saturday, March 14. The Ferguson Police Department has been under fire since one of its officers, Darren Wilson, shot and killed African-American teen Michael Brown in August, and more recently since a scathing U.S. Department of Justice report documented a pattern of racial discrimination.
Ferguson activists march through downtown St. Louis during a protest on Saturday, March 14. The Ferguson Police Department has been under fire since one of its officers, Darren Wilson, shot and killed African-American teen Michael Brown in August, and more recently since a scathing U.S. Department of Justice report documented a pattern of racial discrimination.
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A protester with a taped mouth marches through downtown St. Louis on March 14.
A protester with a taped mouth marches through downtown St. Louis on March 14.
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St. Louis police arrest a demonstrator in St. Louis on March 14.
St. Louis police arrest a demonstrator in St. Louis on March 14.
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Ferguson, Missouri, Mayor James Knowles joins business owners to speak to the press outside a restaurant on March 14 in Ferguson, Missouri. The business owners called the press conference to explain how the constant protests in the town have been detrimental to business.
Ferguson, Missouri, Mayor James Knowles joins business owners to speak to the press outside a restaurant on March 14 in Ferguson, Missouri. The business owners called the press conference to explain how the constant protests in the town have been detrimental to business.
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Suzanne Del Rosario pauses as she visits the memorial at the location of the shooting death of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, on March 15.
Suzanne Del Rosario pauses as she visits the memorial at the location of the shooting death of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, on March 15.
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Demonstrators visit a memorial to Michael Brown on Friday, March 13, in Ferguson, Missouri.
Demonstrators visit a memorial to Michael Brown on Friday, March 13, in Ferguson, Missouri.
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Demonstrators voice support for the Ferguson mayor and police outside the police station, on March 13.
Demonstrators voice support for the Ferguson mayor and police outside the police station, on March 13.
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Ferguson Mayor James Knowles (second from right) talks with a reporter across the street from the police station on March 13.
Ferguson Mayor James Knowles (second from right) talks with a reporter across the street from the police station on March 13.
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Crime scene tape used to secure the area after two officers were shot outside the Ferguson police station, sits in a trash can on March 13.
Crime scene tape used to secure the area after two officers were shot outside the Ferguson police station, sits in a trash can on March 13.
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A pedestrian walks past a boarded-up furniture store March 13 in Ferguson. Some businesses in the city haven't reopened since last fall's riots, though a number continue to operate despite being boarded up.
A pedestrian walks past a boarded-up furniture store March 13 in Ferguson. Some businesses in the city haven't reopened since last fall's riots, though a number continue to operate despite being boarded up.
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People take part in a candlelight vigil Thursday, March 12, in Ferguson, Missouri.
People take part in a candlelight vigil Thursday, March 12, in Ferguson, Missouri.
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St. Louis County police Lt. Jerry Lohr walks through a crowd of protesters in Ferguson on March 12, trying to get them to move out of the street. The St. Louis County police said it had assumed "command of the security detail regarding protests," together with the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
St. Louis County police Lt. Jerry Lohr walks through a crowd of protesters in Ferguson on March 12, trying to get them to move out of the street. The St. Louis County police said it had assumed "command of the security detail regarding protests," together with the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
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Demonstrators shout slogans during ongoing protests in Ferguson on March 12. Organizers say protests have continued for more than 200 days since Brown's killing.
Demonstrators shout slogans during ongoing protests in Ferguson on March 12. Organizers say protests have continued for more than 200 days since Brown's killing.
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Police respond after the two officers were shot outside the Ferguson Police Department early March 12.
Police respond after the two officers were shot outside the Ferguson Police Department early March 12.
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Police take cover after the two officers were shot on March 12.
Police take cover after the two officers were shot on March 12.
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Officers gather outside the police station on March 12.
Officers gather outside the police station on March 12.
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Police mobilize in the parking lot after shots were fired on March 12.
Police mobilize in the parking lot after shots were fired on March 12.
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Police shine a light on a helmet as they investigate the scene outside the Ferguson Police Department on March 12.
Police shine a light on a helmet as they investigate the scene outside the Ferguson Police Department on March 12.
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Protesters demonstrate outside the police station on Wednesday, March 11. Some gathered to cheer the resignation of police Chief Thomas Jackson. Others amassed to demand more: the disbanding of the entire police department and the resignation of Mayor James Knowles.
Protesters demonstrate outside the police station on Wednesday, March 11. Some gathered to cheer the resignation of police Chief Thomas Jackson. Others amassed to demand more: the disbanding of the entire police department and the resignation of Mayor James Knowles.
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Police in riot gear respond to demonstrators blocking traffic in Ferguson on March 11.
Police in riot gear respond to demonstrators blocking traffic in Ferguson on March 11.
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A demonstrator is detained and arrested during the March 11 protest.
A demonstrator is detained and arrested during the March 11 protest.
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Protesters face off with Ferguson police officers on March 11.
Protesters face off with Ferguson police officers on March 11.
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Protesters demonstrate outside the police station on March 11.
Protesters demonstrate outside the police station on March 11.
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