Officer That Shot Mike Brown Exposed, Details Of His Past Emerge Before his name was announced to the public, Officer Darren Wilson made a point to get out of town. The move was a smart one, given that the media has plastered accusations and his photograph everywhere. Now, despite Wilsons determination to law low, personal details of the officers life continue to come forward. So far the information we know of Wilson is pretty minimal, although some background into Wilsons life is slowly being uncovered. Wilson is a 28-year-old who was born in Texas, and ended his marriage last November. He currently lives in a ranch-style home in Crestwood, just 18 miles outside of Ferguson. His parents were also divorced, and his mother is rumored to have been a convicted forger and con artist. She died 12 years ago, at the young age of 35. Despite his troubled upbringing, Wilson was perceived as having grown into a respectable man. His friends speak volumes of his character. In February, Wilson got a commendation from the Ferguson police force. He was four years into the job at the time. I think hes kind of struggling a little bit, but I think hes doing OK, a source close to Wilson told reporters.He didnt really want to talk much about it. But I can tell you for sure it was not racially motivated. Hes not the type of person to harbor any hate for anybody. He was always nice, respectable and well-mannered, a gentleman. He doesnt have anything bad to say about anybody, ever. Hes very genuine. What do you think? Is Wilson innocent? 