The attorney representing the family of Michael Brown, Ben Crump, told BuzzFeed this decision lacks transparency.
Police officers patrol a street in Ferguson, Missouri on Monday night.
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The decision by Ferguson, Missouri police not to release the name of the officer who shot and killed unarmed teenager Michael Brown has been criticized by the attorney for the Brown family.
Ferguson Police Chief Thomas Jackson had previously said the officer's name would be released by noon on Tuesday.
Attorney for the Brown family, Benjamin Crump, told BuzzFeed that the decision is "unfortunate because people want transparency."
"They want the confidence that police are going to deal with the situation."
St. Louis Fox affiliate KTVI reports that the decision to delay releasing the officer's name is for safety reasons after officers were attacked Monday night.
NBC affiliate KDSK reports that police are delaying the release of the officer's name because of threats made on social media.
According to local media reports, Chief Jackson says he will not release the officer's name unless he is forced to do so.
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