Michael Brown’s friend upset and angry that officer Darren Wilson walks free, vowing the ‘fight doesn’t stop here’

One of Michael Brown’s friends says he thinks the United States witnessed a travesty of justice Monday night.

“It’s hurtful to think that someone can be murdered, and their killer will walk away free,” Dorian Johnson said in an interview with ABC News.

Johnson was with Brown just before he was fatally shot by officer Darren Wilson of the Ferguson Police Department.

When a grand jury decided not to indict Wilson in 18-year-old Brown’s death, many people across the country thought the justice system had failed to deliver.

“I’m very disappointed, angry. But not to where I can’t contain it. I can control myself,” Johnson said. “I’m just so angry about the outcome of the situation. It’s just real hard to take right now.”

After all, he said, it could have been his body lying in the street, while his killer walked off free.

Outraged crowds filled the street after St. Louis County's top prosecutor announced the grand jury’s decision Monday night.

Some protesters broke windows, vandalized cars and set buildings on fire, spurring officers to use tear gas. Dozens were arrested.

Johnson made clear that he does not condone violence or looting but understands the source of their anger and said that he feels it himself.

“It’s just sending a message that we see everything, and we do feel pain,” he said.

The jury of nine whites and three blacks met on 25 different days over a three-month period to hear more than 70 hours of testimony, the Associated Press reports.

Their decision exacerbated the already fractured relationship between the African American community and law enforcement in the St. Louis area.

Johnson expressed gratitude to the protesters and said he hoped everyone who spoke out will continue to fight for justice and work to restore peace to the community.

“The fight doesn’t stop here,” he said. “We’re going to continue.”