June 17, 2004

Benton Harbor Riots One Year Ago. Police Killed Black Motorist.

June 17, 2004/ Tron Nick

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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