USA: Moment of silence held for Mike Brown held one year since killing

A memorial service was held in Ferguson, Sunday, to mark one-year since 18-year-old Michael Brown was shot and killed by a white police officer. A number of guests spoke at the service, which was held at the spot where Brown was killed, and a moment of silence was observed. Following the memorial, a march took place across Ferguson, led by Michael Brown Sr. Protesters carried placards condemning police racism and brutality including "Black Lives Matter" and "Racism is destroying Amerikkka." Michael Brown was shot by officer Darren Wilson on 9 August 2014, sparking protests across the United States. On November 24 2014, the St Louis County grand jury announced that Darren Wilson would not be indicted and on 4 March 2015, the US Department of Justice cleared the police officer of civil rights violations claiming that Brown was shot in "self-defence."