The streets of Ferguson, Missouri erupted in outrage when Michael Brown, an unarmed 18-year-old African American teenager, was fatally shot by a Ferguson police officer. The incident sparked widespread protests and unrest, with eyewitnesses claiming Brown had his hands up in surrender when he was killed. The police officer, however, alleged that Brown had assaulted him and attempted to steal his weapon, leading to the shooting. The controversy surrounding the incident has raised questions about racial profiling, police brutality, and systemic racism in the United States.