[caption id="attachment_379217" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Image: Facebook"][/caption]A grand jury in Ferguson, Mo., decided tonight that Darren Wilson will not face charges in the death of Michael Brown, according to reports. The police officer's involvement in shooting the unarmed black teenager sparked protests, outrage and calls for justice since the August tragedy, and in the aftermath of the decision, more protests and melee has ensued. Prosecutor Robert McCulloch made the announcement at a nighttime news conference in a courtroom where he spoke about the the 12-person jury's deliberation, media coverage and social media involvement in the case, and what he referred to as the unreliability of eyewitness accounts. President Obama spoke during a news conference after the announcment, urging peace and indicating his directive to Atty. Gen. Eric Holder to forge better relationships between communities and law enforcement. Many who watched the announcement took to social media to express their support for the Brown family, as well as their disappointment, anger and sadness. Others expressed support for Wilson and the police in Ferguson. Protesters across the nation demonstrated and rallied, some peaceful and others, according to reports, with looting and altercations. Take a look at reactions in the aftermath of the grand jury's decision on the next pages: For me a decision to not indict Darren Wilson is a decision to completely allow police to shoot & kill unarmed African Americans w/ impunity – Shaun King (@ShaunKing) November 24, 2014 Crowds protesting in #Oakland after #FergusonDecision pic.twitter.com/LRV4YUJUNP— Oakland North (@northoaklandnow) November 25, 2014 BREAKING: "No justice, no peace!" #Chicago protesters head north on MLK Dr. #Ferguson @WBEZ pic.twitter.com/4DXvuQuAoZ— Chip Mitchell (@ChipMitchell1) November 25, 2014 Protests continue to grow in NYC, Ferguson, Oakland and Los Angeles. pic.twitter.com/IWna6wLVoh— Nick Bilton (@nickbilton) November 25, 2014 "It was expected but still an absolute blow..." - @TheRevAl @NationalAction #Ferguson #GrandJuryDecision #Ferguson— Darla Miles (@DarlaMiles7) November 25, 2014 This is awful. ::tears::— Goldie Taylor (@goldietaylor) November 25, 2014 Unarmed.Shot 6 times. #RIPMikeBrown— Hood Billionaire (@rickyrozay) November 25, 2014 Pray. Ask God what he would have you do...not just say...not just think. #Ferguson— Marshawn Evans, Esq. (@marshawnevans) November 25, 2014 had that really stupid tiny miniscule lame hope that i would would be surprised. #Ferguson— Danyel Smith (@danamo) November 25, 2014 NPR's latest updates on the situation in Ferguson: http://t.co/T8j5XZqRAR pic.twitter.com/JmYkbAXtaz— NPR News (@nprnews) November 25, 2014 NPR's latest updates on the situation in Ferguson: http://t.co/T8j5XZqRAR pic.twitter.com/JmYkbAXtaz— NPR News (@nprnews) November 25, 2014 Prosecutor dragging this out. We get it you not indicting Darren Wilson.....— Charlamagne Tha God (@cthagod) November 25, 2014 A tragic decision to prevent the open airing of the evidence in the killing of an unarmed black youth, shot down by a cop with a gun.— Michael Eric Dyson (@MichaelEDyson) November 25, 2014 Stood in front of Michael Brown's mom as she heard the verdict. Nothing more painful than seeing her face.— Marc Lamont Hill (@marclamonthill) November 25, 2014 If those who claim white privilege listened to atty statement, they'd learn that it was black eyewitnesses who backed #Wilson in #Ferguson— Crotty (@CROTTY) November 25, 2014 The rioters never cared about evidence or the rule of law, theyve wanted an indictment regardless of the facts from day 1 #Ferguson #Wilson— Katie (@AnotherAttorney) November 25, 2014 Justice would be if #Wilson had to stand trial because he took #MikeBrown's chance for a trial— Kuba (@therealstika) November 25, 2014 Justice would be if #Wilson had to stand trial because he took #MikeBrown's chance for a trial— Kuba (@therealstika) November 25, 2014 May God be with all of the law enforcement. Stay safe with all the ridiculousness. #Wilson #Ferguson @Denasolo— ldyjerie (@ldyjerie) November 24, 2014 Always have, always will. We're here for you, brother. ðŸš'🚑ðŸš" #darren #wilson #lawenforcement… http://t.co/R0YKpnBce3— Austin Arnold (@TheBigBangGeek) November 25, 2014 They love #MikeBrown so much they are gonna steal sneakers to prove it. #PantsUpDontLoot #Ferguson #Wilson #GrandJury.— Carmine Sabia BPR (@CarmineSabia) November 25, 2014 Has anyone screaming for #Wilson's head thought to tell young thugs not to punch cops or charge them when they have a gun on you? #Ferguson— Rich Bolen (@RichBolen) November 25, 2014 Whites would have more respect for blacks if they didn't riot just because an indictment didn't go their way. #ferguson #wilson— Andrew Rex (@andrewrex87) November 25, 2014 You rob a store, punch an officer and menace him. Now YOU are the victim?! Get real! #Ferguson #wilson— ChrisHoodPhotography (@Chrishoodphotog) November 25, 2014 Protestor smashing a large window at McDonald's in #Ferguson. https://t.co/AUh9G4LEi7— Complex (@ComplexMag) November 25, 2014 "How am I under arrest for arrest for arson, I don't even have a lighter on me?!" pic.twitter.com/VwYca47KC0— Wesley Lowery (@WesleyLowery) November 25, 2014 Group of teens near police department hiding out in apartment building. Seemed terrified of me even when the saw a press badge #Ferguson— EBONY (@EBONYMag) November 25, 2014 .@Reuters Photo: Police form a line in the street under a holiday sign in Ferguson, Missouri pic.twitter.com/Qws7t6KG7D— BuzzFeed News (@BuzzFeedNews) November 25, 2014 Again, we witness an unarmed young black teenager considered a "threat" to an armed police officer, losing their life as a result. #Ferguson— REVOLT TV (@RevoltTV) November 25, 2014 #Ferguson One man stands with his hands up blocking armored vehicles. pic.twitter.com/uNuN2qM7Ey— Ridiculousness (@WeLoveRobDyrdek) November 25, 2014 America always wants/expects/demands Black people to be understanding and show patience when injustice breaks our hearts. 
#Ferguson— LEFT (@LeftSentThis) November 25, 2014 America always wants/expects/demands Black people to be understanding and show patience when injustice breaks our hearts. 
#Ferguson— LEFT (@LeftSentThis) November 25, 2014