The death of the unarmed black teenager at the hands of a white officer ignited protests, debate, and soul-searching over police relations with the black community.
Hundreds gathered in Ferguson, Missouri, on Sunday to mark one year since Michael Brown, an unarmed black teenager, was killed by a white police officer -- a death that prompted angry protests, as well as reflection on policing in the black community.
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The teenager's father, Michael Brown Sr., was among the mourners who held a moment of silence at the spot where his son was killed.
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Brown also led a memorial march on Saturday past the spot where his son was gunned down -- and where his body lay for several hours after the shooting.
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Officer Darren Wilson, who fired the fatal shots that killed Michael Brown, was cleared by a grand jury of any criminal wrongdoing. A Department of Justice report also found his version of events was "credible."
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