Witnesses said Brown , who was unarmed , had his hands in the air as if surrendering , when he was shot . Mayor Brown : `` Demonstrations will probably break out in several places '' Grand jury decision expected this summer whether to indict officer who killed Brown . James Knowles 's August shooting sparked protests that devolved into riots August . Do n't Shoot Coalition wants 48-hour notice before grand jury announces decision .
Mayor Brown : `` Demonstrations will probably break out in several places '' Grand jury decision expected this summer whether to indict officer who killed Brown . James Knowles 's August shooting sparked protests that devolved into riots August . Do n't Shoot Coalition wants 48-hour notice before grand jury announces decision .