FERGUSON, Mo. (AP) — A lawyer for Michael Brown’s family says they have been notified that the grand jury considering whether to indict a Ferguson police officer his shooting death has made a decision.

Attorney Benjamin Crump told The Associated Press on Monday that the St. Louis County prosecutor’s office has told the family the decision will be announced after 5 p.m.

The grand jury has been considering possible charges against Darren Wilson, the white suburban St. Louis officer who fatally shot the black 18-year-old after a confrontation in August.

Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon is heading to St. Louis as anticipation mounts about a possible grand jury decision.

Nixon spokesman Scott Holste confirmed Monday that the governor is traveling to St. Louis from the Capitol. He did not say why, but the governor’s travel comes as the city braces for an announcement from the panel.

Officer Darren Wilson shot Michael Brown on Aug. 9. The shooting triggered riots and looting, and police responded to protesters with armored vehicles and tear gas.

Authorities have stepped up security in the St. Louis area in anticipation of renewed protests when the grand jury’s decision is made public.

A press conference is slated with Gov. Nixon for 5:30 p.m. you can listen to that live on 680AM KFEQ.