The evidence against the justification of the shooting of Michael Brown continues to grow. An autopsy report of Brown’s body concludes the teenager was shot at least six times — twice in the head and four times in his right arm. Conducted by New York City-based Chief Examiner Dr. Michael Braden at the behest of the Brown family, the report’s findings were released by the Brown’s in order to help shed light on the facts leading to the young man’s death.

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As of now, there were no traces of gunpowder on Brown’s body, indicating Brown was not shot at close range — something that would appear to go against Ferguson, MO Police Officer Darren Wilson’s claim he shot and killed Brown after Brown tried to grab Wilson’s gun. (It’s important to note Brown’s clothing still needs to be tested for gunpowder residue.)

Ferguson, MO has seen endless nights of protests and violent clashes with local and state police forces in the aftermath of what many believe to be an unjustified killing, and a prime example of the rampant racism found in our police forces and criminal justice system. Ferguson residents, whom are primarily African-American or non-white, have long had a tumultuous relationship with the overwhelmingly white police force tasked with “protecting and serving” their community. Weeks of civil unrest in the town has drawn national media attention and sparked a heated debate about racism in this country.