Benton Harbor Riots One Year Ago. Police Killed Black Motorist.
Thursday, June 17, 2004 at 05:40AM
TheSpook
One year ago, violence erupted in Benton Harbor,
Michigan. Angry rioters took to the streets after a police chase led to
the death of an African-American motorcyclist. That evening and again the following night, angry rioters burned down a
total of 21 buildings and set fire to seven others. Ten people were
arrested, dozens of minor injuries were reported, several emergency
vehicles were damaged or destroyed and a Michigan State Police trooper
was fired upon. An investigation cleared the officers of any wrongdoing. [more] and [more]
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