1992

Los Angeles Riots Following Rodney King Verdict

Los Angeles, CA, CA

Los Angeles Riots Following Rodney King Verdict

Los Angeles Riots Following Rodney King Verdict

Following the grand jury's decision not to indict officers who beat Rodney King, Los Angeles erupted in six days of riots involving over 11,000 people. The uprising resulted in 53 deaths, over 2,000 injuries, and $1 billion in property damage. The riots were primarily driven by Black and …

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