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Chaos returned to the streets of Ferguson, and other cities across the United States, after a grand jury declined to indict a white police officer in the death of Michael Brown – a decision that enraged protesters who set fire to buildings and cars and looted businesses in the area where the unarmed, black 18-year-old was fatally shot.

A protester squirts lighter fluid on a police car in Ferguson. Charlie Riedel/AP

A police officer runs from a burning squad car in Ferguson. Scott Olson/Getty Images

A protester waves a "black and white" US flag in Ferguson. Jewel Samad/Getty Images

A Ferguson firefighter surveys damage to a strip mall in Ferguson. Scott Olson/Getty Images

The blazing skeleton of Juanita's Fashions R Boutique in Ferguson. Adrees Latif/Reuters

Police form a line in Ferguson. Jim Young/Reuters

A Ferguson firefighter surveys damage at a store in Ferguson. Scott Olson/Getty Images

A protestor pours milk in his eyes after being tear gassed by Seattle police in Washington. Anna Erickson/AP

Protesters block Interstate 580 in Oakland, California. Noah Berger/AP

Demonstrators lie down in the street on a picture of Michael Brown in Seattle. Jason Redmond/Reuters

Protesters get down on their knees during a demonstration in Seattle. Jason Redmond/Reuters

James Cartmill holds an American flag while protesting in Oakland, California. Noah Berger/AP

Demonstrators shout slogans during a march in St. Louis, Missouri. Jewel Samad/Getty Images