Media outlets citing unidentified sources are reporting that the grand jury considering whether Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson should be charged in the death of Michael Brown has reached a decision.
The Associated Press was not able to confirm the reports Monday afternoon.
CNN, citing U.S. and local law enforcement officials that it did not identify, said the St. Louis County prosecutor would announce the decision on Monday.
The Washington Post, citing sources close to the process, said both the prosecutor's and Missouri governor's offices were preparing for press conferences likely to come later Monday.
Michael Brown, 18, who is African-American, was shot and killed by a white police officer on Aug. 9 in Ferguson, Missouri. The question in the matter is whether Brown was surrendering when he was shot or whether the officer feared for his life.
It began with Wilson in his patrol car, telling Brown to get out of the middle of the street. A confrontation at the car ensued. The autopsy results reveal that two shots were fired inside the patrol car. Brown was shot at least six times. The final shot to the top of his head is what killed him, according to the autopsy.
In the following days, protesters rioted and began vandalizing and looting businesses.
The grand jury that made the decision was made up of 12 people, three African-Americans and nine Caucasians.
Associated Press contributed to this report.
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