Cincinnati, Ohio, USA (Losanteville)
1967 - June 12 - Race riot in Cincinnati Ohio (300 arrested)
The race riot in Cincinnati, Ohio, on June 12, 1967, was a significant event in the city's history. The riot was sparked by long-standing racial tensions between the African American community and the city's predominantly white police force. The catalyst for the riot was the fatal shooting of an African American man, 28-year-old Patrolman Thomas J. Redding, by a white police officer, Patrolman Paul J. Carroll, during a traffic stop in the Avondale neighborhood.
Following the shooting, protests erupted in the African American community, which quickly escalated into violence and looting. The rioting lasted for several days, leading to the arrest of around 300 people. The event highlighted the deep-seated racial divisions in Cincinnati and sparked discussions about police brutality and systemic racism in the city and across the United States.
June 12, 1967
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