Photos: Magic Johnson, Rihanna, Pharrell, Chris Rock & many celebs react to verdict in Ferguson Shooting

On Monday, it was announced that the grand jury in Ferguson, Mo. would not be indicting police officer Darren Wilson for the shooting death of 18-year-old Michael Brown, which occurred on Aug. 19.
Reaction to the grand jury's decision was immediate and divisive, with strongly worded opinions being posted across the Internet by those slamming the decision and those supporting it.

Michael Brown's parents, Lesley McSpadden and Michael Brown, Sr., released a statement expressing their disappointment toward the decision, but asked that people not resort to violence in their protests.

"We are profoundly disappointed that the killer of our child will not face the consequence of his actions," the statement reads. "While we understand that many others share our pain, we ask that you channel your frustration in ways that will make a positive change. We need to work together to fix the system that allowed this to happen."

"Join with us in our campaign to ensure that every police officer working the streets in this country wears a body camera," the statement continues. "We respectfully ask that you please keep your protests peaceful. Answering violence with violence is not the appropriate reaction. Let's not just make noise, let's make a difference."

Even politically-minded stars waded into the fray with passionate reactions on Twitter. Here are just a few comments celebs have posted about the decision.

The Prosecutor says the Grand Jury works in secret! Cuz everybody knows secret groups are all about justice! #TeamDl
— DL Hughley (@RealDLHughley) November 25, 2014

We must work together to stop the unnecessary loss of young men of color. Justice was not served in Ferguson.
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) November 25, 2014

#ToRecap, violence is okay if you feel threatened. Provided you don't use violence when you feel threatened. #Ferguson
— jesseWilliams. (@iJesseWilliams) November 25, 2014

#BobMcCullochCheckList: Discuss anything but the murder or the physical evidence. Use the fringe to discredit the core. #Ferguson
— jesseWilliams. (@iJesseWilliams) November 25, 2014

My thoughts & prayers are with the Brown family and the people of Ferguson.
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) November 25, 2014

My thoughts are with the Ferguson community. I hope the frustration, as well as the love for the Brown family, shows itself through peace.
— Chris Rock (@ozchrisrock) November 25, 2014

Heavy heart, angry soul... we matter. ALL our lives matter. Hear us, feel us, respect us... ALL
— Gabrielle Union (@itsgabrielleu) November 25, 2014

Playing the coolest game on Facebook -- whenever someone celebrates the Ferguson news, I unfriend them. This is a no lose situation!
— Chris Rock (@ozchrisrock) November 25, 2014

The scary part is he believes what he is saying WOW When he rattled off how many times an UNARMED child was shot DID HE LISTEN 2 HIS WORDS?
— Taraji P. Henson (@TherealTaraji) November 25, 2014

Just leaving yoga and hearing about the verdict of grand jury. Citizens please begin with prayer breathe be thoughtful. And safe
— Russell Simmons (@UncleRUSH) November 25, 2014

I thought maybe I'd seen this so many times that it wouldn't break my heart anymore. Nope.
— Ken Jennings (@KenJennings) November 25, 2014

I'm the son of a cop, the brother of a cop, the nephew of a cop. And I am so disgusted and angry tonight. This is a travesty. #MichaelBrown
— Dan Savage (@fakedansavage) November 25, 2014

No indictment, really????
— Kathy Griffin (@kathygriffin) November 25, 2014

Some things in life are sad, but not surprising. #FergusonDecision
— Orlando Jones (@TheOrlandoJones) November 25, 2014

I'm heartbroken over the news of no indictment in Ferguson. Let's all pray for peace.
— Pharrell Williams (@Pharrell) November 25, 2014

Prayers for peace and calm tonight in Ferguson and across our nation despite the lack of justice. Prayers for healing #MikeBrownsfamily.
— Tracey Edmonds (@Traceyeedmonds) November 25, 2014

This whole thing is so damn sad
— Andy Cohen (@Andy) November 25, 2014

I'm shocked & saddened by this decision. I'm so sorry Ferguson. And my heart breaks for #MichaelBrown and his family. #nojustice #myopinion
— Leslie Bibb (@mslesliebibb) November 25, 2014

Can we take a moment to pray for #Ferguson. Lord keep them cover them protect them guide them & let Peace & Justice prevail in Jesus name!
— Deion Sanders (@DeionSanders) November 25, 2014

#Ferguson Time to get busy-citizens must RUN FOR OFFICE!
— Roseanne Barr (@therealroseanne) November 25, 2014

All my love is with the family of Michael Brown. I applaud their strength and courage, mourn their loss, pray they see justice and change.
— Lena Dunham (@lenadunham) November 25, 2014

There are no variables to "unarmed" at a distance. It doesn't matter where my hands are if there's nothing in them & you KNOW I'm unarmed.
— jesseWilliams. (@iJesseWilliams) November 25, 2014

"Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that." -Martin Luther King, Jr.
— shonda rhimes (@shondarhimes) November 25, 2014

As a society how do we do better and stop things like this happening time after time!! I'm so sorry to… http://t.co/VTe0rwXeek
— LeBron James (@KingJames) November 25, 2014

#FergusonDecision - Why am I not surprised? No Words. I pray for my young brothers. #MikeBrown #MyCountryTisOfThee
— Dulé Hill (@DuleHill) November 25, 2014

BE PEACEFUL PEOPLE! Show our STRENGTH by respecting Michael Brown's parents wishes.
— Angela Bassett (@ImAngelaBassett) November 25, 2014

facts.

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President Barack Obama gave an official statement from the White House that was televised nationally shortly after the decision was made, and urged those who wished to protest to do so in a peaceful and non-violent way. 

Officer Darren Wilson