In an annoucement made just minutes ago, the St. Louis Grand Jury has decided not to indict Officer Darren Wilson in the shooting death of Michael Brown.
Earlier today news outlets reported that the St. Louis County grand jury has reached a decision on whether to charge Ferguson Police Officer Darren Wilson in the shooting death of Michael Brown Jr.
A spokesman for the St. Louis prosecutor's office alerted media of the decision in a brief email statement and said it would be announced at 8 p.m. at the downtown courthouse in Clayton.
Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon delivered remarks ahead of the decision and made a plea for a peaceful response, no matter what the outcome of the grand jury.
"Our shared hope and expectation is that regardless of the decision, people on all sides show tolerance, mutual respect and restraint," he said.
Meanwhile, officials in Clayton stepped up security measures erecting barricades around the courthouse to prepare for possible protests. A Yahoo News reporter spotted members of the National Guard arriving in military vehicles. Several Ferguson-area schools have announced they will be closed Tuesday.
“The men and women of the National Guard also will be in the area to provide security at critical facilities like firehouses, police stations and utility substations, and offer logistical and transportation support as needed. This will free up law enforcement officers to do their jobs effectively," Nixon said.
Earlier Monday, a city official confirmed to Yahoo News that as of 3 p.m. CT, Wilson was still employed by the Ferguson police department and on paid leave. Several media outlets reported last week that Wilson was preparing to resign.
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