FERGUSON, Mo. (KMOX) - Activists continued their call for change on Monday, seven years after the deadly police shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson.
A series of speakers marked the anniversary of Brown's death by lauding the progress made, but also calling for further action. Among the speakers were Ferguson Mayor Ella Jones, US Rep. Cori Bush, Michael Brown Sr. and his wife Cal Brown.
Later that night, a protest was held outside the Ferguson Police Department, where crowds again called for progress. They blocked traffic, but not major incidents have been reported. You can see photo from the memorial and protest below and video at the top of this page comes from radio host Derk Brown of our partner station 96.3 The Lou.
No charges were filed against the former officer who shot and killed the 18-year-old, but a DOJ investigation of Ferguson police practices prompted a consent decree process that is ongoing.
A woman who goes by the name of Jaz, decorates the location of the shooting death of Michael Brown Jr. on the seven year anniversary in Ferguson
The Ferguson Police Headquarters building was secured with bike racks in preparation for a protest
People gather at the location of the shooting death of Michael Brown
Michael Brown Sr. releases butterflies during a program commemorating the seven year anniversary of the death of his son
Michael Brown Sr. looks at a sign at the location of the shooting death of his son
Supporter Gina Gee, holds her American flag upside-down at the memorial event
Ferguson, Missouri Mayor Ella Jones, the town's first Black mayor, makes her comments during the memorial event
A woman places a stuffed animal at the rebuilt memorial to remember Brown's death
Congresswoman Cori Bush meets with friends before participating in the service for Brown
Visitors walk past a plaque marking the location of Brown's death
A visitor places flowers at the rebuilt memorial to remember Brown's death
